iPsychology

Celexa ( Citalopram )

Celexa ( Citalopram ) is used to treat major depression. Celexa ( Citalopram ) may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.Celexa ( Citalopram ) is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Celexa ( Citalopram ) affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

You cannot take Celexa ( Citalopram ) if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI ) such as isocarboxazid ( Marplan ), phenelzine ( Nardil ), or tranylcypromine ( Parnate ) during the last 2 weeks. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if citalopram is combined with any of these medications.

Strengths:

Tables:
10mg, 20 mg, 40 mg.

10mg / 5 ml.

Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.

Oral:

Start: 20 mg, Once daily in the morning or evening.
Increases: 20 mg after a week if needed.
Maximum: 40 mg in 24 hours.

Normal dosage:

If under 18 years of age. DO NOT USE
18 to 60 years of age.
Over 60 years of age.

Problems with:

Liver Function: If history of liver problems, tell your doctor.
Kidney Function: If history of kidney problems, tell your doctor.

Use caution, too, if you are over 60 years old, have liver or kidney problems.

Test:

Before taking: None.
While taking: None.

Take With: With or without food and with a full glass (8 ounces) of water, it the same time everyday.

Full Benefits In: Several months.

Missed Dose(s): If within one hour take, if over an hour skip and then continue on your normal schedule.
Never Take a Double Dose

If Stop Taking: Do not stop without consulting your physician.

Overdose symptoms include: Nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you:

• Have liver disease.
• Have kidney disease.
• Suffer from seizures.
• Suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts.

Celexa ( Citalopram ) should not be taken during treatment with escitalopram (Lexapro). Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to escitalopram (Lexapro), you may also have an allergic reaction to citalopram.

Do not take citalopram without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication in the past.

Celexa ( Citalopram ) is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Celexa ( Citalopram ) will be harmful to an unborn baby.

Do not take Celexa ( Citalopram ) without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Celexa ( Citalopram ) passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Celexa ( Citalopram ) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby..

Celexa ( Symptoms or Effects )

Common: Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety,diarrhea, drowsiness, dry mouth, ejaculation disorders, fatigue, impotence, indigestion, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, painful menstruation, respiratory tract infection, sinus or inflammation, sweating, tremor, and / or, vomiting.

Less Common: Amnesia, attempted suicide, confusion, coughing, decreased sexual drive, depression, excessive urination, fever, gas, impaired concentration, increased appetite, increased salivation, itching, joint pain, lack of emotion, loss of menstruation, low blood pressure, migraine, muscle pain, rapid heartbeat, rash, skin tingling, taste disturbances, visual disturbances, weight gain, weight loss, yawning

Rare: Abnormal dreams, acne, aggressive behavior, alcohol intolerance, angina ( chest pain ), arthritis, belching, bone pain, breast enlargement, breast pain, bronchitis, bruising, chills, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), decreased muscle movements, delusions, dermatitis, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, drug dependence, dry eyes, dry skin, eczema, emotional instability, excessive milk flow, excessive muscle tone, eye pain, fainting, feeling of well-being, flu-like symptoms, flushing, frequent urination, gum inflammation, hair loss, hallucinations, heart attack, heart failure, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, hives, hot flashes, inability to hold urine, inability to urinate completely, increased sex drive, increased urination, involuntary muscle movements, leg cramps, mouth sores, muscle weakness, nosebleeds, numbness, painful erection, painful urination, panic, paranoia, pneumonia, psoriasis, psychosis, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, skin discoloration, slow heartbeat, stomach and intestinal inflammation, stroke, swelling, teeth grinding, thirst, uncontrollable muscle movements, unsteady or abnormal walk, vaginal bleeding.

See physician always: An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives), an irregular heartbeat or pulse, low blood pressure ( dizziness, weakness ), high blood pressure ( severe headache, blurred vision ), or
chills or fever.

See physician if severe: Headache, tremor, nervousness, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight, sleepiness or insomnia, decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

See physician NOW: An allergic reaction ( difficulty breathing; closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives ), an irregular heartbeat or pulse, low blood pressure ( dizziness, weakness ), high blood pressure ( severe headache, blurred vision ), or
chills or fever.

Celexa ( Citalopram ) Interactions

• Any monoamine oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI ) such as isocarboxazid ( Marplan ), phenelzine ( Nardil ), or tranylcypromine ( Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. A dangerous drug interaction can occur when citalopram is combined with any of these medications.
• Any antidepressant such as fluoxetine ( Prozac ), fluvoxamine ( Luvox ), sertraline ( Zoloft ), paroxetine (Paxil ), trazodone ( Desyrel ), or nefazodone ( Serzone ).
• Any tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline ( Elavil ), imipramine ( Tofranil ), doxepin ( Sinequan ), nortriptyline ( Pamelor ).
• Any antiseizure medication including carbamazepine ( Tegretol ) or felbamate ( Felbatol ).
• Any stomach medicine such as cimetidine ( Tagamet, Tagamet HB ), ranitidine ( Zantac, Zantac 75 ), or omeprazole ( Prilosec ).
• Any antibiotic such as erythromycin ( Eryc-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin, P.C.E., others ) or clarithromycin ( Biaxin ).
• Any antifungal medication such as fluconazole ( Diflucan ), itraconazole ( Sporano x), or ketoconazole ( Nizoral ).
• Any migraine medication such as almotriptan ( Axert ), eletriptan ( Relpax ), frovatriptan ( Frova ), naratriptan ( Amerge ), rizatriptan ( Maxalt ), sumatriptan ( Imitrex ), or zolmitriptan ( Zomig ).
• Asthma medication zafirlukast ( Accolate ) or lithium ( Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs ).