Brand Name: Celexa
Generic Name: Citalopram
Primary Use: Depression
Dosage Forms:
Usually, it is taken for a period of 6 to 9 months.
Most common consequences of long-term use:
Generic Name: Citalopram
Primary Use: Depression
Dosage Forms:
- Oral tablets of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea, constipation
- Insomnia, tiredness
- Increased muscle movements
- Dizziness, drowsiness
- Sexual problems
- Loss of appetite
- Agitation
- Dry mouth
- Increased sweating, urination
- Epistaxis, menorrhagia (unusual bleeding)
- Stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat
- Changes in mood
- Risk taking behaviour
- Confusion
- Growth interference in children
Usually, it is taken for a period of 6 to 9 months.
Most common consequences of long-term use:
- Risk of arrhythmias
- Risk of diabetes type II
- Lowered libido
- While Celexa is effective for some, it may not work for everyone.
- May work better if used along with psychotherapy.
