Celexa Generic Name: CITALOPRAM (sye-TAL-oh-pram)
Celexa Drug Manufacturer: FOREST
Celexa Common Uses: This medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
Celexa How to use this Medicine: Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty
stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature below 77
degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS
MEDICINE even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Celexa Cautions: DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic
reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. SEVERAL
WEEKS MAY PASS before this medicine reaches its full effect. Do not stop
taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND
LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. DO NOT DRIVE,
OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you
know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other
medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD 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 this medicine during pregnancy, especially
during the third trimester. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Celexa Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking
this medicine 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.