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Celexa
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Tablets
CITALOPRAM (sye-TAL-oh-pram) is the chemical name for
Celexa.
Celexa Common Uses
Celexa is used to treat depression; this medicine is a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It can also be
used in other circumstances for treatment, as if determined
by your doctor.
Before Using Celexa
There are chances that any other medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If
you are also taking astemizole, dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine,
terfenadine, or tramadol then do not take this medicine.
If you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
then do not take this medicine with, or within 14 days.
Furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine,
procarbazine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine are included
in MAOIs. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor
or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking currently.
If you are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
such as aspirin or ibuprofen, cyproheptadine, clozapine,
sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan, or
lithium than additional observation should be required
of your dose. Without consulting doctor do not start or
stop taking the medicine. If you have any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding than
immediately inform your doctor and if you have any further
queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.