| Manufacturer Brand Name: | Celexa® |
| Active Ingredient(s): | citalopram hydrobromide |
| Strength(s) / Dose(s): | 20mg, 40mg |
| Delivery / Dosage Form(s): | Tablets and 10 mg/5 ml Oral Solution |
| Company Manufacturer Name: | Forest Pharmaceuticals |
| Availability / Prescription: | Prescription only |
| FDA Approval Date *: | July 17, 1998 |
* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.
What is Celexa used for?
Celexa is used to treat depression.
Who should not take Celexa? You should not take Celxa 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 (healthcare) provider will evaluate you to decide if Celexa is right for you:
- Mania
- Seizures
- Liver disease or damage
- Severe kidney problems
What should I tell my doctor or health care (healthcare) provider?
- Review all medications that you are taking with your health care (healthcare) provider, including those that you take without a prescription, as there may be interactions.
- Tell your health care (healthcare) 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 comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Celexa. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug.)
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