Celexa Side Effects

Celexa Side Effects, Information and Celexa Tidbits

What is Celexa?

Celexa (Citalopram) is used to treat depression, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This works by restoring the balance of serotonin in the brain which helps improve certain mood problems.

Citalopram was originally created in 1989 by the pharmaceutical Lundbeck. Recently, Lundbeck released an updated formulation called escitalopram (aka Cipralex or Lexapro) and acquired a new patent for it. Citalopram is a Pgp substrate (like Effexor, Elavil and Paxil) and is actively transported by that protein from the brain.

Potential for Abuse?

No information available.

Celexa Side Effects

Call your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction such as hives, rash, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of mouth, tongue, lips or face; or absence of menstrual period, bizarre behavior, bloody or black stools, chest pain, confusion, decreased concentration, fast or irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, memory loss, agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, inability to sit still, restlessness, prolonged painful erection, swollen red blistered or peeling skin, seizures, severe anxiety, trouble sleeping, stomach pain, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, tremors, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe mood changes, vision changes, worsening depression.

Less serious common Celexa side effects:

• decreased sexual desire or ability
  
• diarrhea
  
• dizziness
• drowsiness, tiredness
  
• dry mouth
• increased sweating
• lightheadedness when sitting up or standing
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• stuffy nose

This is not a complete list of Celexa side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Celexa Tidbits

Here are some interesting tidbits on Celexa:

• Celexa has been found to help premature ejaculation and diabetic neuropathy (Unapproved).
• There is some evidence it is effective in treating post-stroke pathological crying (Unapproved).
• The patent on Citalopram expired in 2003 allowing other companies to legally produce generic versions (Cipramil, Celapram, Ciazil, Zentius, Ciprapine, Cilift, Citox, Cipram, Citrol, Seropram, Talam, Citabax, Citaxin, Citalec, Recital, and Zetalo).

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