Uses:
Celexa is an anti-depressant from the family of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs.

Celexa helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of a substance in the brain called serotonin. Celexa appears to relieve depression by increasing serotonin without affecting many of the other chemicals in the brain that influence mood.

Although the brain chemistry of depression is not fully understood, there does exist a growing body of evidence to support the view that people with depression have an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters. These are chemicals in the brain that allow nerve cells to communicate. One of these neurotransmitters is serotonin. An imbalance in serotonin may be an important factor in the development and severity of depression.

How To Take This Medication:
Celexa should be taken once a day. You can take it either in the morning or the evening, with or without food.

Side Effects:
Celexa has a favorable side-effect profile. As with any medication, you may experience some side effects, but with Celexa, most side effects are mild and tend to go away as you continue taking Celexa. The most frequent side effects reported with Celexa are nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness, insomnia, increased sweating, tremor, diarrhea, and problems with ejaculation. Be patient with your treatment. Most side effects of Celexa tend to go away within a few weeks.

Drug Interactions:
Celexa can be taken with many other medications. You need to make sure you tell your doctor if you are taking, or planning to take, any medicine - even the types you buy over the counter. As with other SSRIs, caution is indicated in the coadministration of TCAs with Celexa. If you're not sure about any medication you are taking, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Notes:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.


Missed Dosage:
If you do miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.