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What is Celexa & How Does It Work? Celexa is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression and possibly other conditions determined by your doctor. Celexa comes in tablet form and it's chemical name is CITALOPRAM (sye-TAL-oh-pram). DO NOT SHARE CELEXA with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE CELEXA for other health conditions. KEEP CELEXA out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING CELEXA FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out. (top) Before using Celexa Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Celexa. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE CELEXA if you are also taking astemizole, dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), terfenadine, or tramadol. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking cyproheptadine, clozapine, sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan, or lithium. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Celexa. (top) Celexa Directions Follow the directions for using Celexa provided by your doctor. Celexa may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE CELEXA at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE CELEXA even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF CELEXA, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular Celexa dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. (top) Celexa Cautions SEVERAL WEEKS MAY PASS before Celexa reaches its full effect. Do not stop taking Celexa without checking with your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Celexa. Using Celexa alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. CELEXA ADDS TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines that contain dextromethorphan. F0R WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Celexa during pregnancy. CELEXA IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Celexa. (top) Possible Side Effects of Celexa SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Celexa include diarrhea, tiredness, nausea, dry mouth, weight loss or gain, rash, itching, change in taste, change in sexual function, or decreased menstrual flow. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience sore throat or fever; sudden onset of a cold sweat, dizziness, fatigue, or shakiness; vision changes; confusion; lack of concern; personality changes; or thoughts of suicide. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. (top) Celexa Drug Interactions Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use a drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. (top) Celexa Overdose If a Celexa overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Celexa overdose may include tiredness, weakness, sedation, dizziness, tremor, nausea, and deep sleep or loss of consciousness. (top) Additional questions? Your safety is our utmost concern. If you have additional questions about Celexa anti-depressant, we suggest you contact your physician or email us at patient-care@myprivatedrugstore.com. |
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