Drug Name

Celexa (Citalopram)

Drug Uses

Celexa treats hollow. It may also be used for other conditions as unhesitating by your doctor.

How to use

Use Celexa as directed by your doctor. Scrutinize the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. * Celexa comes with an additional resolved information sheet called a Medication Enchiridion. Read it carefully and reread it each measure you get Celexa refilled. * Celexa may be enchanted with or without comestibles. * You may notice upgrading in your depression in 1 to 4 weeks. Extend to take your prescription as directed even when glumness improves. * If it is vital to stop Celexa , your doctor whim need to reduce the dosage once more a few days to a week. * Do not perceive any doses.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Celexa is a discriminatory serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It helps to refresh the brain\\'s chemical steady by increasing the supply of serotonin, which helps correct mood.

Missed Dose

If you escape a dose of Celexa, skip the missed dispense and go back to your habitual dosing schedule. Do not take off for 2 doses at once.

Storage

Cache at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Upkeep out of the reach of children.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use Celexa if: * you are allergic to any ingredient in Celexa; * you are entrancing or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) or St. John\\'s wort within the terminal 14 days; * you are entrancing astemizole, pimozide, dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), sibutramine, or terfenadine. Get hold of your doctor or vigour care provider sensibly away if any of these utilize to you. Some medical conditions may interact with Celexa . Require your doctor or pharmaceutical chemist if you have any medical conditions, uniquely if any of the following apply to you: * if you are abounding, planning to become pointed, or are breast-feeding * if you are attractive any prescription or nonprescription cure-all, herbal preparation, or dietary supplementation * if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances * if you or a people member has a history of bipolar ailment (manic-depression), other theoretical or mood problems, suicidal

Possible Side Effects

Authenticate with your doctor if any of these most simple side effects persist or fit bothersome: * transmute in taste; decreased menstrual gurgle or painful periods; diarrhea; dry inlet; ejaculation disorder; feebleness; increased sweating; reduction of appetite; nausea; runny nose; sinus infection; tiredness; tremor; overturned stomach; weight shrinkage or gain. Hunt for medical attention right away if any of these stringent side effects materialize: * severe allergic reactions (lots; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the caddy; swelling of the mouth, show up directly, lips, or tongue); appetite; cold sweat; disorder; dizziness; fatigue; bloodshed; impulsiveness; irritability; need of concern; mania; cerebral/mood changes; terror attacks; restlessness; seizures; shakiness; sleeplessness; burning throat or fever; suicidal thoughts or behaviors; envisioning changes; worsening of glumness.

More Information

Celexa is to be against only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not allowance it with other people.