Celexa – Cure for Depression
Celexa is a brand name of a Citalopram medication. It is most commonly prescribed for treating panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and depression. It was also noticed that Citalopram is a good cure for post stroke pathological crying, first characters of rapid ejaculation and diabetic neuropathy.
There exists such group of medications, which is called SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Celexa belongs to this group. When there are some disbalances in people’s brains, which cause mood and mental disorder, taking Celexa can cure them by acting as a restorer of the balances.
Celexa is available in pills, 20mg and 40mg. Both 20mg and 40mg pills are in the shape of oval. 20mg pills are of the pink color, and 40mg pills are of the white color.
Before starting Celexa treatment, consult your doctor. He will determine the dosage of Celexa, which is suitable for you. The dosage should be strictly followed; one shouldn’t decrease it or increase without negotiating it with doctor. There can occur some severe side effects in case you take Celexa together with tranylcypromine (Parnate), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), rasagiline (Azilect) or any other MAO inhibitor. In case you noticed some disorders or side effects, consult your doctor. If you are taking MAO inhibitors and are going to take Celexa, stop MAO inhibitors treatment and wait until two weeks pass before starting Celexa course. Also 14 days should pass between Celexa treatment and starting MAO inhibitors course. Before starting taking Celexa it’s essential to tell you doctor if you have had kidney or liver disorder, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, seizure, if you have or had suicide thoughts or trials, if you have been drug abuse.
Celexa has its side effects, both minor and severe. Among the most common and minor side effects of Celexa treatment are:
- hives;
- swelling on lips, face, throat;
- skin rashes;
- breathing troubles.
If the patient who is taking Celexa suffers from one of the next side effects or has such symptoms, it’s strongly recommended to find a quick medical help:
- behavior or mood changes;
- sleeping problems;
- impulsive, restless, irritable feeling;
- hyperactivity (mental or physical);
- suicidal tendencies;
- suicidal thoughts;
- panic attacks;
- anxiety;
- agitated, hostile, aggressive feeling;
- deterioration of depression;
People under 24 years, who take Celexa, have shown a tendency to suicides during Celexa course. Celexa should not be taken during pregnancy, as it may cause birth implications and disorders. It’s also essential to follow the recommendations of a doctor, concerning Celexa treatment.
The storage of Celexa: room (normal) temperature, away from heat, moisture and daylight, out of the reach of pets and children. Patients under 18 years of age are not prescribed Celexa and shouldn’t take it. The result is usually seen after 3-4 weeks of treatment, so don’t worry if you don’t feel any changes for the first week of Celexa course.
Celexa proved to be a very effective medication to cope with a variety of mental and mood disorders, if taken according to the doctor’s recommendations and prescription.