Celexa Drug Info
Celexa Drug Uses: Celexa is used for the management of depression. It also has been tested in persons with obsessive- compulsive disorders and panic disorders.
How to Use Celexa: Celexa is given as a single daily dose, usually in the morning. As with all antidepressants, it may take several weeks of treatment before maximum effects are seen. Doses are often adjusted slowly upwards to find the most effective dose. Elderly patients, debilitated persons, and patients with certain kidney or liver diseases may need lower doses.
Celexa Precautions: There are no adequate studies of Celexa in pregnant women. It is not known if Celexa is secreted in breast milk.
Celexa Drug Interactions: All SSRIs, including citalopram, should not be taken with any of the mono-amine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor-class of antidepressants, for example, isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and procarbazine (Matulane). Such combinations may lead to confusion, high blood pressure, tremor, and hyperactivity. This same type of interaction also may occur with selegiline (Eldepryl), fenfluramine (Pondimin), and dexfenfluramine (Redux). Tryptophan can cause headaches, nausea, sweating, and dizziness when taken with any SSRI.
Celexa Possible Side Effects: The most commonly-noted side effects associated with citalopram are nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, headache, tremor, and inability to sleep. Overall, between 1 in 6 and 1 in 5 persons experience a side effect. Some patients may experience withdrawal reactions upon stopping some SSRIs such as paroxetine, and such symptoms also may occur with citalopram. Symptoms of withdrawal include dizziness, tingling sensations , tiredness, vivid dreams, irritability or poor mood.
Celexa Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Celexa overdose include: nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, headache, tremor.
Celexa Storage: Store Celexa at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Celexa in the bathroom.
Celexa Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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