|
Celexa Side Effects |
|
|
| Trade Name: Celexa |
| Generic Names: Citalopram |
| What is the indication for Celexa? |
| Celexa is indicated for treatment of depression |
| What are the side effects for Celexa? |
| The least common side effects of Celexa include hyponatremia, mania (02%), seizures (0.3%), suicide, and interference with cognitive functioning. |
| What is the mechanism of Celexa? |
|
Celexa potentiates the activity
of serotonin in the central nervous system by preventing the reuptake of
serotonin. This class medications is known as an SSRI |
| Is Celexa safe in pregnancy? |
| Celexa has been given a pregnancy category C. This means that in animal reproduction studies, Celexa has been shown to have adverse effects when administered at doses > human therapeutic doses. |
| Is Celexa found in breast milk? |
| Yes, Celexa is excreted in breast milk. |
| How is Celexa metabolized? |
|
Celexa is metabolized by the liver primarily by the CYP3A4 AND
CYP2C19 isoenzymes |
| Adverse events seen in more than 2% of the people taking Celexa |
|