| Celexa ® or Citalopram hydrobromide |
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Celexa ® Active Ingredient: Citalopram hydrobromide Strength(s): 20 mg and 40 mg Dosage Form(s): Tablets and 10 mg/5 ml Oral Solution Company Name: Forest Pharmaceuticals Availability: Prescription Only Date Approved by the FDA: July 17, 1998 What is Celexa used for? Celexa is used to treat depression. Who should not take Celexa? You should not take Celexa if you are currently taking certain other antidepressant medications in the group called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine. You should stop taking MAO inhibitors 2 weeks before starting Celexa, and you should be off Celexa for 2 weeks before starting on MAO inhibitor medication. General Precautions with Celexa: • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how you will react to Celexa. • Drinking alcohol while being treated with Celexa is not recommended. If you currently have, or have a history of the following conditions, your health care provider will evaluate you to decide if Celexa is right for you: • Mania • Seizures • Liver disease • Severe kidney problems What should I tell my health care provider? • Review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription, as there may be interactions. • Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast feeding. What are some possible side effects of Celexa? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Celexa. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) The most common side effect with Celexa is sexual problems in male patients. Some other possible side effects include: • Nausea • Dry mouth • Sleepiness • Increase in sweating For more detailed information about Celexa, ask your health care provider. Source: United States Food and Drug Administration |
| This fact sheet
provides details on the conditions that Celexa is prescribed for, its
potential side-effects, and its interactions with other drugs. Be sure to
consult your physician about the proper dosage and safety precautions to
keep in mind for this medication. |
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