CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet)

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CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information

CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet)

CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification

CITALOPRAM (By mouth)

CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname

Celexa

CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment

Citalopram (sye-TAL-oh-pram) Treats depression. This medicine is an antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

When To Not Use CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram. You should not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (Nardil®, Marplan®, Parnate®, Eldepryl®) within the past 14 days.

How Should You Use CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet)

Tablet, Liquid

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• You may need to take this medicine for several weeks before you feel better. Keep taking the medicine as your doctor ordered.
• You may take this medicine with or without food.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
• Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
• If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Proper CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) Storage

Store CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using carbamazepine (Tegretol®), cimetidine (Tagamet®), lithium, omeprazole (Prilosec®), sumatriptan (Imitrex®), antibiotics or medicine to treat fungal infections (such as erythromycin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, Biaxin®, Diflucan®, Sporanox®), or medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline, imipramine, Norpramin®, Tofranil®).
• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives).

CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or pancreas problems.
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

CITALOPRAM (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Increased thirst, increase in how much or how often you urinate
• Lightheadedness or fainting, seizures
• Painful, prolonged erection of the penis
• Rapid weight gain, swelling of face, ankles, or hands
• Severe confusion, problems with memory or balance
• Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased sweating
• Unusual behavior or thoughts of hurting yourself
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Dry mouth, change in appetite, weight changes, mild nausea, vomiting
• Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet
• Problems with sex
• Trouble sleeping