CELEXA

Drug Name: CELEXA

CELEXA DESCRIPTION:
CITALOPRAM - ORAL (sye-TAL-oh-pram)

COMMON CELEXA BRAND NAME(S):
Celexa

CELEXA 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.

HOW TO USE CELEXA:
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.

CELEXA USES:
CELEXA is used to treat depression.

CELEXA 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.

CELEXA 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), , 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.

CELEXA 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.

CELEXA NOTES:
Do not share CELEXA with others.

MISSED CELEXA 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.

CELEXA STORAGE:
Store at room temperature of 59 to 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.