"i,ve been taking citalopram for 2 years after experiencing total burnout and depression. started on 20mg then up to 40mg and finally began to feel better, tried to ween it down to 10mg but didn&#039;t work. so on 20 mg and feel good and if it means taking a pill everyday for the rest of my life - as long as i never go back to that dark place i will keep taking them. side effects sweating on my face, tremor in hands and weight gain."