Symptoms of a Drug Prescription
FACTS ABOUT CELEXA (CITALOPRAM)
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding prescription drugs. Medication facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Citalopram, US Brand name: Celexa
Drug Class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Celexa is approved to treat:
- Major Depression Disorder (MDD)
Possible side effects of Celexa:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- frequent urination
- drowsiness
- constipation
- vomiting
- yawning
- weakness
- muscle pain
- stomach pain
- heartburn
- decreased appetite
- dry mouth
- runny nose
- weight loss
- increased sweating
- increased thirst
- body shakes
- sexual problems
- heavy menstrual periods
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately:
- chest pain
- fainting
- coma
- hives
- blisters
- rash
- dizziness
- fever
- sweating
- confusion
- irregular heartbeat
- fast heartbeat
- itching
- difficulty breathing
- difficulty swallowing
- swelling in face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs
- hoarseness
- unusual bleeding
- unusual bruising
- nose bleeding
- headache
- concentration problems
- memory problems
- thinking problems
- seizures
Picture displayed is a general pill and should not be used as a pill identifier.
A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants such as citalopram during clinical studies became suicidal.
- Know how YOUR medication should be taken
- Celexa and other antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some people 24 years of age and younger.
- Realize cutting or altering a medication can change how the drug is released into your body
- Be Aware of misinformation regarding medication
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Sources used:
- National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health (nih.gov), accessed November 8. 2023
- Medlineplus, National Library of Medicine, accessed November 8, 2023.
- Drugs@FDA: FDA-Approved Drugs, accessed November 8. 2023
- Celexa medication leaflet, accessed November 8, 2023
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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