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Celexa
Drug Uses
Celexa is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors. Celexa affects chemicals in the
brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Celexa is used to treat depression.
How Taken
Celexa comes as a tablet taken by mouth. It is usually
taken once daily and may be taken with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand. Take Celexa exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often
that prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Celexa
even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Celexa without
talking to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly
for a few weeks before its full effect is felt. Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Celexa, tell your doctor if you have liver
disease, have kidney disease, suffer from seizures,
or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. You
may not be able to take Celexa, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment
if you have any of the conditions listed above. Do not
take Celexa without first talking to your doctor if
you have had an allergic reaction to either medication
in the past. Celexa is in the FDA pregnancy category
C. This means that it is not known whether Celexa will
be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Celexa without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or
could become pregnant during treatment. Celexa passes
into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do
not take Celexa without first talking to your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby. Missed Dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back
to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the
same time. Possible Side Effects
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
Storage
Celexa tablets should be stored in a dry place at room
temperature between 15? and 30?C Overdose
Symptoms most often accompanying Celexa overdose, alone
or in combination with other drugs and/or alcohol, included
dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, tremor, somnolence,
and sinus tachycardia. In more rare cases, observed
symptoms included amnesia, confusion, coma, convulsions,
hyperventilation, cyanosis, rhabdomyolysis, and ECG
changes. More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Celexa may cause dizziness.
If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness
and dizziness while taking Celexa or affect your condition.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
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