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  2. Common brand names: Celexa

    Citalopram is used to treat depression.

    May Treat: Major depressive disorder

    Brand Names: Celexa

    Drug Class: Antidepressant - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

    Availability: Prescription Required

    Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication

    Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution

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    Side effects

    Common side effects

    • Abnormal sexual function
    • Disorder of ejaculation
    • Xerostomia
    • Drowsy
    • Insomnia
    • Hyperhidrosis
    • Nausea
    • Acute cognitive impairment
    • Symptoms of anxiety
    • Libido changes
    • Agitation
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Rhinitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Sialorrhea
    • Dyspepsia
    • Dysmenorrhea
    • Erectile dysfunction
    • Menstrual disorder
    • Pruritus of skin

    If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly

    • Nausea
    • Dry mouth
    • Loss of appetite
    • Tiredness
    • Drowsiness
    • Sweating
    • Blurred vision
    • Yawning

    Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including

    • Shaking
    • Decreased interest in sex
    • Changes in sexual ability
    • Easy bruising/bleeding

    Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including

    • Fainting
    • Fast/irregular heartbeat
    • Black stools
    • Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
    • Seizures
    • Eye pain/swelling/redness
    • Widened pupils
    • Vision changes

    This medication may increase serotonin and rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase serotonin, so tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take . Get medical help right away if you develop some of the following symptoms

    • Fast heartbeat
    • Hallucinations
    • Loss of coordination
    • Severe dizziness
    • Severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
    • Twitching muscles
    • Unexplained fever
    • Unusual agitation/restlessness

    A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

    • Rash
    • Itching/swelling
    • Severe dizziness
    • Trouble breathing

    Other things to note

    • See also Warning and Precautions sections.
    • Rarely, males may have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours. If this occurs, stop using this drug and get medical help right away, or permanent problems could occur.

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    Precautions

    • Immediately report to MD any thoughts of suicide.
    • Discuss risk vs benefits of use during pregnancy.
    • May make you drowsy or dizzy. Drive with caution
    • Avoid alcohol/other drugs that make you sleepy
    • Tell doctor if fainting or faintness occurs.
    • Inform doctor about all the medicines you use
    • For solution, oral products : Before use, important to read the Medication Guide. Measure dose using a dosing spoon/cup/syringe.
    • For tablet products : Important to read patient package insert & med guide. MD may need to reduce the dose before you stop it.

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    Warnings

    • May cause drowsiness. Alcohol and marijuana may intensify this effect. Use care when operating a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery. ; Use during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy may cause serious health problems or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist. ; Call your doctor immediately if you have mental/mood changes like confusion, new/worsening feelings of sadness/fear, thoughts of suicide, or unusual behavior. ; Consult your doctor or pharmacist before breastfeeding. ; Do not drink alcoholic beverages when using this medication. ; Patients regularly using NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen) and this drug may be at a greater risk for stomach bleeding and should consult their physician. ; Herbal/dietary supplement products may interact with this medication. Discuss any such product with your doctor or pharmacist before taking. ;

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    Interactions

    Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

    • Personal or family history of bipolar/manic-depressive disorder
    • Personal or family history of suicide attempts
    • Liver disease
    • Seizures
    • Low sodium in the blood
    • Intestinal ulcers/bleeding (peptic ulcer disease) or bleeding problems
    • Personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type)

    Products that may interact with this drug include:

    • Other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, blood thinners such as warfarin)

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