Celexa 20 mg is an orange, elliptical, or oval-shaped pill with the imprint F P 20 MG. It is supplied by Allergan, Inc.
Celexa is a brand-name antidepressant medicine that is prescribed to adult patients in order to treat their depression. A type of mood disorder known as depression causes affected individuals to experience feelings of melancholy and a loss of interest in activities and pursuits that they would ordinarily find pleasurable.
Citalopram, the main ingredient in Celexa, is a type of medication that is used to treat depression. Celexa belongs to a group of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). A group of different pharmaceuticals that share a common mode of action is referred to as a class of drugs.
Celexa is available in the form of a tablet that is to be taken orally once day.
The use of Celexa in children is not authorized by the FDA. There just have not been enough studies done on the medicine for it to be recommended for people of that age.
Inactive Ingredients
- copovidone
- corn starch
- croscarmellose sodium
- glycerin
- lactose monohydrat
- magnesium stearate
- hypromelloses
- microcrystalline cellulose
- polyethylene glycol
- titanium dioxide
- ferric oxide red
- ferric oxide yellow
Citalopram (Celexa) uses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives its approval to prescription medications like Celexa for the treatment of specific diseases. Celexa may also be used off-label for various conditions. When a medicine that is approved to treat one illness is used to treat another ailment, this is known as “off-label use,”.
- Depression
- Depressive Psychosis
- Arteriosclerotic Dementia w/ Depressive Features
- Dementia w/ Depressive Features
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- bipolar depression
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- anxiety
- agitation associated with dementia
- menopausal symptoms
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- pediatrics
- for sleep
Can children take Citalopram (Celexa)
Celexa is not licensed for usage in children and has been shown to raise the risk of suicidal thinking and conduct in young people who take the medication.
Side effects
It’s possible that Citalopram will induce certain side effects. Inform your physician if any of the following symptoms persist for an extended period of time or are particularly severe:
Common side effects
- nausea
- diarrhea
- constipation
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- heartburn
- decreased appetite
- weight loss
- increased sweating
- increased thirst
- frequent urination
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- drowsiness
- excessive tiredness
- yawning
- weakness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- muscle or joint pain
- dry mouth
- sexual problems in males; decreased sex drive, inability to get or keep an erection, or delayed or absent ejaculation
- sexual problems in females; decreased sex drive, or delayed orgasm or inability to have an orgasm
- heavy menstrual periods
- runny nose
Serious side effects
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- fainting
- fever, sweating, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe muscle stiffness or twitching, agitation, hallucinations, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- coma (loss of consciousness)
- hives or blisters
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- nose bleeding
- headache
- unsteadiness
- problems with thinking, concentration, or memory
- seizures
There are several side effects that might be quite significant. If you develop any of the above symptoms, as well as those described in the sections labeled IMPORTANT WARNING or SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS, you should contact your physician as soon as possible or seek treatment at an emergency medical facility
Overdose symptoms
Symptoms of overdose may include the following:
- dizziness
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- drowsiness
- fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- memory loss
- confusion
- seizures
- coma (loss of consciousness)
- fast breathing
- bluish color around mouth, fingers, or fingernails
- muscle pain
- dark-colored urine
What to avoid while taking Citalopram (Celexa)
Before you take any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), including but not limited to aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, Advil, Aleve, and Motrin, consult your primary care physician. Citalopram combined with an NSAID may make you more likely to experience excessive bleeding or bruising.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Do not operate a motor vehicle or engage in other potentially hazardous activities until you have determined how this medication will effect you. It’s possible that your reactions will be hindered.
Dosage
Citalopram (Celexa) should be taken precisely as outlined in the product’s packaging or as instructed by your attending physician. Do not use in quantities that are either larger or smaller than indicated, nor for a duration that is longer than suggested.
Read all of the medication guides or instruction papers that come with your medication, and make sure to follow all of the guidelines that are included on the prescription label. Your physician may decide to adjust your dosage every so often. Always follow the directions on the label when taking medication.
Utilize the measuring instrument that was provided for the liquid medication (not a kitchen spoon).
It’s possible that your symptoms won’t start to get better for up to a month.
Talk to your primary care physician if you have any changes in your sexual function, including a lack of interest in having sex, difficulty having an orgasm, or (in men) problems with erections or ejaculating. There are treatments available for certain sexual issues.
If you suddenly stop using citalopram, you can have some unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (such as agitation, confusion, tingling or electric shock feelings). Before you discontinue taking the medication, check with your primary care physician.
