Celexa
Celexa also known as citalopram (syetal’ oh pram) is a drug that is often used to treat depression. Depression is a mood disorder that consists of anger, loss, frustration and sadness interfering with everyday life.
Before taking celexa consult with your doctor or physician to make sure that anti-depressants are the right treatment for your condition.
Facts about Celexa
- Celexa is only obtainable by prescription. With no prescription it can be bought only online.
- Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
- Citalopram hydrobromide works by increasing the natural amount of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is a completely natural substance that helps maintain mental balance.
- Some medical conditions may interact with celexa.
- Some medicines may interact with citalopram HBr.
- Celexa is taken orally in tablet and liquid form.
Other Uses for Celexa
Celexa can also be used to treat panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoricdisorder (physical and emotional symptoms that occur before the menstrual period each month), alcoholism, social phobia(excessive anxiety about interacting with others) and alcoholism.
Before Using
Tell your doctor if you are currently taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines of any kind. Tell your doctor about any medical conditions that currently apply to you.
How to Use Celexa
Celexa comes in two forms, solution and tablets. Take celexa exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not modify this dosage yourself and be sure to follow the directions on your prescription label. You will be on a dosing schedule when taking celexa and it may take one to four weeks before you experience the complete benefits of celexa.
Possible Side Effects of Celexa
These effects are not listed in any particular order and celexa may cause other side-effects; contact your doctor for more information: fever, stomach pain, uncontrollable shaking of a body part, loss of hunger, sweating excessively, confusion, drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea, hallucinations, muscle stiffness, nausea, seizures, changes in sexual drive, nervousness, excessive tiredness, excitement, dry mouth, joint or muscle fatigue, irregular heartbeat.
Missing a Dose
If you miss a dose of celexa take the missed dose as soon as you remember it but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your dosing schedule as normal, do not double dose.
In case of Overdose
If you overdose, do not hesitate to seek emergency medical attention or alternatively you can reach the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, drowsiness, irregular heartbeat, memory loss, confusion, seizures, coma, and rapid breathing
How to stop taking Celexa
Do not stop taking celexa without talking to your physician or doctor first. You may experience symptoms related to withdrawal such as confusion, anxiety, tingling in the feet or hands, agitation, irritability, headaches, sleeping difficulties, numbness, or mood changes and your doctor will most likely reduce your dose gradually. Another syndrome that has ben reported when citalopram treatment is stopped is so-called SSRI discontinuation syndrome. Tapering off citalopram therapy, as opposed to abrupt discontinuation, is recommended in order to diminish the occurrence and severity of discontinuation symptoms. Some doctors may choose to switch a patient to Prozac (Fluoxetine) when discontinuing Citalopram as Prozac has a much longer half-life.
Other Important Information
Before taking celexa you should know that citalopram can cause drowsiness so do not operate machinery or drive until you are fully aware of how this medication affects you. Drinking alcohol will taking celexa can increase the likelihood of side-effects occurring.
Brand names
You can also buy Celexa online without prescription under the loacl brand-names Temperax (Chile, Peru, Argentina), Citox (Mexico), Talohexal (Australia), Citopam (Australia), Zentius, Cimal (South America, by Roemmers and Recalcine), Ciprapine (Ireland), Cipram (Turkey, Denmark, H. Lundbeck A/S), Citabax, Citaxin (Poland), Humorup (Argentina), Akarin (Denmark, Nycomed), Celexa (U.S. and Canada, Forest Laboratories, Inc.), Citalopram (USA, United Kingdom, Denmark), Cilift (South Africa), Dalsan (Eastern Europe), Pramcit (Pakistan), Citalec (Slovakia, Czech Republic), Ciazil (Australia, New Zealand), Zetalo (India), Celapram, Recital (Israel, Thrima Inc. for Unipharm Ltd.), Citta (Brazil), Elopram (Italy)[31] Citol, Vodelax (Turkey), Cipramil (Australia, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Israel, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa), Celius (Greece), Oropram (Iceland, Actavis), Citrol, Seropram, Talam (Europe and Australia), Zylotex (Portugal).
