CelexaŽ | |
Brand Name: | CelexaŽ |
Active Ingredient: | citalopram hydrobromide |
Strength(s): | 20mg, 40mg |
Dosage Form(s): | Tablets and 10 mg/5 ml Oral Solution |
Company Name: | Forest Pharmaceuticals |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Date Approved by the FDA: | July 17, 1998 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What is Celexa used for? Celexa is used to treat depression. Who should not take Celexa? You should not take Celxa if you are currently taking certain other antidepressant medications in the group called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine. You should stop taking MAO inhibitors 2 weeks before starting Celexa, and you should be off Celexa for 2 weeks before starting on MAO inhibitor medication. General Precautions with Celexa:
If you currently have, or have a history of the following conditions, your health care provider will evaluate you to decide if Celexa is right for you:
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider? What are some possible side effects of Celexa? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Celexa. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) The most common side effect with Celexa is sexual problems in male patients. Some other possible side effects include:
For more detailed information about Celexa, ask your health care provider. Updated: 3/28/00 |