Celexa (Citalopram)
The
pills of Celexa come in the elongated shape of white, pink or coral colors
depending on the dosage and the producer. The usual dosages for one tablet,
which contains citalopram, are 10, 20 and 40 mg. This drug is an antidepressant
from the group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The active component
is citalopram.
Pharmacological
use
Celexa
is a medicine designed to treat depression and also for relapse prevention,
treat panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, and treat
obsessive-compulsive disorder. This drug has enough evidence today to be
registered as a well-tolerated and effective antidepressant medication. For
this reason, it is one of the most commonly used drugs to treat depression.
This medicine consists of a psychotropic drug that acts directly on the
neurotransmitter receptors of serotonin. Serotonin is a very important brain
substance that performs numerous functions. Among them, stands out the
regulation of human mood.
The
leaflet provided with the packing offers basic information on how to use this
medicine. Before use, it is better to discuss the dosage with your physician
and make sure to follow his exact prescriptions.
This
medicine has a set of side effects for health if used any differently from
doctor’s orders. Side effects can be various, for example:
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nausea and vomiting;
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excessive feeling of fatigue;
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abdominal pain or heartburn;
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uncontrollable tremors in some area of the body;
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dizziness and fainting;
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auditory or visual hallucinations;
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excessive sweating;
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change or decrease in sexual desire and ability.
Children
under the age of 18 are not recommended to use Celexa since the effectiveness
and safety of its use at this age have not been established.
This
is not a complete list of adverse reactions, and you should report to your
doctor immediately about any unpleasant symptoms that persist.
