"i started out taking lexapro for anxiety and depression. i took it for a month then had to switch to citalopram because of insurance issues. the side effects on citalopram have been troublesome including dry mouth, nausea, headaches sleepiness and feeling &quot;gaggy&quot;. worst of all though i have been having fits of anger and rage. i did not have these symptoms before taking the medicine. the suicidal thoughts are gone but the side effects just aren&#039;t worth it. i&#039;m very glad to hear that it has worked well for some."