What is Celexa (Citalopram)
Celexa is a Prescription Medicine.
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Celexa (Citalopram) Dosage
The initial dosage of Celexa is 20-40 mg per day. It can increase upto 60 mg per day.
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Celexa (Citalopram) Ingredients
Citalopram
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Generic Celexa (Citalopram)
Citalopram
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Celexa (Citalopram) Manufacturer
Lundbeck
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Celexa (Citalopram) Classification
Celexa is used for the treatment of Depression
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Celexa (Citalopram) Warning
- Patients taking Celexa drug especially children should be taken care of since this drug causes suicidal thinking.
- This drug isn't approved for use in pediatric patients.
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Celexa (Citalopram) Cautions
- Celexa may increase risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with major depressive disorder and other psychiatric disorders, especially during first few months of therapy. Risk must be balanced with clinical need, as depression itself increases suicide risk.
- With patient of any age, observe closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual behavior changes when therapy begins. Advise family to observe patient closely and communicate with doctor as needed.
- Celexa should not be taken with a MAO Inhibitors.
- Pregnant women should not Buy Celexa without their doctor's permission or advice.
- Citalopram should be used cautiously in patients having severe renal impairment, hepatic impairment, elderly patients and children.
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Celexa (Citalopram) Description
General Information:
Celexa is used to treat major depressive disorder. There is a chemical produced by the brain called Serotonin that functions as a neurotransmitter. Low serotonin levels are associated with mood disorders, particularly depression. Celexa increases the amount of this chemical in the brain, thus treating depression. It is available in the form of tablets, Oral solution, orally disintegrating tablets.
Important facts about Celexa:
Celexa may increase risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with major depressive disorder and other psychiatric disorders, especially during first few months of therapy. Risk must be balanced with clinical need, as depression itself increases suicide risk.
With patient of any age, observe closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual behavior changes when therapy begins. Advise family to observe patient closely and communicate with doctor as needed.
Celexa should not be taken with a MAO Inhibitors.
Pregnant women should not Buy Celexa without their doctor's permission or advice.
Side Effects:
Common Side Effects:
- Feeling sleepy
- Sleep disorder
- Feeling of vomit
- Irregular bowel movements
- Increase or decrease in weight
- Chage in the frequency of urination
- Lessened interest in sex
- Dryness in mouth
- Watering of mouth
- Blocked nose
- Bad throat
- Cold
Serious Side Effects:
- Stiffness of muscles
- Increase in body temperature
- Pounding of heart
- Shivering
- Uncontrolled movements
- Feeling of vomit
- Appetite loss
- Uncoordinated movements
- Severe headache
- Loss of concentration
- Memory loss
- Feeling weak
- Feeling confused
- Visual perception
- Losing consciousness
- Fits
- Difficulty in breathing
Celexa Drug Interactions:
- carbamazepine
- cimetidine
- lithium
- blood thinners
- antidepressants
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Celexa (Citalopram) Direction
The medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. It should be taken with a glass of water with or without food. Celexa should be taken at the same time everyday. The oral solution should be measured with a proper measuring cup.
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