Celexa

Description

What Is This Drug And What Is It Going To Do In Order To Help Your Condition Improve?

The generic name for Celexa is citalopram. It’s a form of antidepressant that belongs to a group of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Its primary purpose is to help treat depression in people who may have certain chemical imbalances in the brain. There are other uses for this drug not mentioned here, but this is best left to the discretion of a doctor.

What’s the best way to take this medicational treatment in order to ensure it works for you the way it’s supposed to?

You will want to take this drug exactly as told to you by a doctor. If the doctor gives you specific instructions for use, then make sure you understand them. If you don’t understand them then be sure to ask questions until you get clarification. If there aren’t any special instructions you have to follow with the use of Celexa, then you can just follow the directions that come with the drug to be on the safe side.

In the case that the dosage a doctor gives you doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to they might decide to increase the dosage assuming this would put you at a higher risk for side effects. Make sure you take this drug in the exact dosage prescribed to you and not in doses that are bigger or smaller.

How long is it going to take using this drug before you begin to see the type of benefits you are supposed to fully?

Some people might require a long period of use before the experience the full benefits of this drug, but this is just the full benefits. You would begin to experience relief of your depression symptoms in some form after a few days of use. Typically you’ll have to use the drug for up to a month before you saw the full benefit. In the meantime you would want to keep using this medication as a doctor tells you and be sure to let them know if the symptoms don’t get better.

Is it safe to just stop using Celexa if you feel you don’t need it or will suddenly stopping lead to serious problems?

You will not want to suddenly stop using Celexa, because if you do then you can experience withdrawal symptoms ranging in severity. There’s also a chance that your depression symptoms can come back and be even worse. If you ultimately choose to stop using this drug, then you’ll need to make sure it’s been approved by a doctor first and they can let you know what steps you needed to take in order to be on the safe side.

What are some of the common potential side effects you put yourself at risk for if you decide to use this medicational treatment?

 Problems with memory or concentration

 Headache, drowsiness

 Dry mouth, increased sweating

 Numbness or tingling

 Increased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, gas

 Fast heartbeats, feeling shaky

 Sleep problems (insomnia), feeling tired

 Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat

 Changes in weight

 Difficulty having an orgasm

What are some of the more serious potential side effects you put yourself at risk for if you use this medicational treatment?

 A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

 Blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights

 Headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats

 Severe nervous system reaction – very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out

 High levels of serotonin in the body – agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting

 Low levels of sodium in the body – headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, feeling unsteady.