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The following information is a summary. It is not intended to replace a
doctor's instructions.


Frequently Asked Questions about celexa (citalopram HBr)
What is celexa?
effects of celexa is a medication for the treatment of depression. Celexa helps to restore
the brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of a substance in the
brain called serotonin. Celexa appears to relieve depression by increasing
serotonin levels in the brain.
How will celexa help my depression?
Celexa is an antidepressant that is a member of the family of drugs known as
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa helps to restore the
brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of a substance in the brain
called serotonin. effects of celexa appears to relieve depression by increasing serotonin
without affecting many of the other chemicals in the brain that influence mood.
When can I
expect to feel better?
While every person is different, you may notice improvement in your depression
with celexa therapy in 1 to 4 weeks. Your doctor or other healthcare
professional may adjust your dosage based upon your response to effects of celexa. If you
don't notice any improvements in a few weeks, you should speak with your doctor
or other healthcare professional.
Are there
side effects with celexa?
effects of celexa has a favorable side-effect profile. As with any medication, you may
experience some side effects, but with effects of celexa, most side effects are mild to
moderate, and tend to go away as you continue taking . The most
frequent side effects reported with effects of celexa are nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness,
insomnia, increased sweating, tremor, diarrhea, and problems with ejaculation.
Can I take
celexa with other medications?
effects of celexa does not interfere with the metabolism of many drugs. However, you need
to make sure you tell your doctor or other healthcare professional if you are
taking, or planning to take, any medicine—even the types you buy over the
counter. As with other SSRIs, caution is indicated in the coadministration of
tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) with effects of celexa. If you're not sure about any
medication you are taking, ask your doctor or other healthcare professional.
How Does celexa (citalopram HBr) Work?
effects of celexa is an antidepressant from the family of drugs known as
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs.
Celexa helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of
a chemical messenger in the brain called serotonin. Because effects of celexa
appears to relieve depression by increasing serotonin with minimal effect on
many of the other chemicals in the brain, it may cause relatively few
and mild side effects, which tend to go away with continued treatment.
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