CELEXA
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING CELEXA.
CITALOPRAM - ORAL (sye-TAL-oh-pram)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Celexa
USES:
CELEXA is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE CELEXA:
Take this product by mouth, generally once daily with or without
food. Try to take it at the same time each day so you will remember
to take it. Dosage is adjusted based on age, response to treatment
and other medical conditions. It may take several weeks for the full
effect of this medication to occur. Do not stop taking CELEXA or
change the dose without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, nausea,
diarrhea, increased sweating, or headache may occur the first
several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Report promptly:
mental/mood changes; tremors; changes in sexual desire or ability. Unlikely
but report promptly:
muscle restlessness; stiffness or weakness; fever, rash;
muscle/joint pain. Very unlikely but report promptly:
swelling of hands/feet/face; change in amount of urine. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies,
seizures, other mental conditions (e.g, bipolar disorder), liver
disease, kidney disease. Use caution when performing tasks that
require alertness (e.g., driving) until you know how you react to
CELEXA. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a
seated position, get up slowly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about
the use of alcohol before using CELEXA. CELEXA should be used only
when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with your doctor. CELEXA is excreted into breast milk. Because of
the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using CELEXA
is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Caution is advised when CELEXA is used in the elderly, as they may
be more sensitive to the side effects of this product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription
medication you may use, especially:
MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, selegiline, tranylcypromine,
phenelzine, moclobemide, linezolid, procarbazine), cimetidine,
lithium, metoprolol; drugs for migraines (e.g., "triptans"
such as sumatriptan, or ergot drugs); weight loss drugs (e.g.,
sibutramine, dexfenfluramine). Tell your doctor if you take drugs
that may cause drowsiness, such as:
anti-anxiety (e.g., diazepam); anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,
carbamazepine); sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers
(e.g., codeine), tramadol, other psychiatric medications (e.g.,
venlafaxine, nefazodone, tricyclic antidepressants such as
amitriptyline, SSRIs such as fluoxetine), antihistamines that cause
drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your
medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain
drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe
use of these products. If you are currently taking an MAO inhibitor,
wait at least 14 days between discontinuing the MAO inhibitor and
starting therapy with CELEXA, or vice versa. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
tiredness, weakness, sedation, dizziness, tremor, nausea, and deep
sleep or loss of consciousness.
NOTES:
Do not share CELEXA with others.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to
catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature of 59 to 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C)
away from light and moisture.
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