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[http://medicine-no-prescription.com/item/celexa.html Celexa] - Celexa treats depression. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
<h3>Drug name</h3>
Celexa (Citalopram)
<h3>Drug Uses</h3>
Celexa treats depression. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
<h3>How Taken</h3>
Use Celexa as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
<ul>
<li>Celexa comes with an additional patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Celexa refilled.
<li>Celexa may be taken with or without food.
<li>You may notice improvement in your depression in 1 to 4 weeks. Continue to take your medicine as directed even when depression improves.
<li>If it is necessary to stop Celexa , your doctor will need to reduce the dosage over a few days to a week.
<li>Do not miss any doses.
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<h3>Drug Class and Mechanism</h3>
Celexa is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of serotonin, which helps improve mood.
<h3>Missed Dose</h3>
If you miss a dose of Celexa, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
<h3>Storage</h3>
Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.
<h3>Warnings Precautions</h3>
Do not use Celexa if:
<ul>
<li>you are allergic to any ingredient in Celexa;
<li>you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) or St. John's wort within the last 14 days;
<li>you are taking astemizole, pimozide, dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), sibutramine, or terfenadine.
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Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Celexa . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
<ul>
<li> if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
<li> if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
<li> if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
<li> if you or a family member has a history of bipolar disorder (manic-depression), other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or substance abuse
<li> if you have a history of seizures, liver problems, severe kidney problems, stomach or bowel bleeding, or metabolism problems
<li> if you are dehydrated, have low blood sodium levels, or drink alcohol
<li> if you will be having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Celexa . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
<ul>
<li> Fenfluramine derivatives (eg, dexfenfluramine), linezolid, lithium, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, selegiline, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), sibutramine, St. John's wort, or trazodone because severe side effects, such as a reaction that may include fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, may occur
<li> Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding, including stomach bleeding, may be increased
<li> Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood sodium levels may be increased
<li> Tramadol because the risk of seizures may be increased
H1 antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine) or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine) because severe heart problems, including irregular heartbeat, may occur
<li> Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because they may decrease Celexa 's effectiveness
<li> Clozapine, pimozide, risperidone, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Celexa
</ul>
<h3>Possible Side Effects</h3>
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
<ul>
<li>change in taste; decreased menstrual flow or painful periods; diarrhea; dry mouth; ejaculation disorder; impotence; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; runny nose; sinus inflammation; tiredness; tremor; upset stomach; weight loss or gain.
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Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
<ul>
<li>severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); anxiety; cold sweat; confusion; dizziness; fatigue; hostility; impulsiveness; irritability; lack of concern; mania; mental/mood changes; panic attacks; restlessness; seizures; shakiness; sleeplessness; sore throat or fever; suicidal thoughts or behaviors; vision changes; worsening of depression.
</ul>
<h3>More Information</h3>
Celexa is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

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