Celexa

Celexa (citalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression and a number of other conditions of the kind. Sometimes children, teenagers and young adults report psychiatric side effects of taking Celexa, especially at the beginning of the treatment. Suicidal thought include thoughts about harming oneself and plans to do it. Therefore it's very important to monitor the condition of this group of patients to ensure their safety. If you are younger than 24 you may need to show up for the appointments every week or even more often to make sure you are benefitting from the treatment. If you have taken too much of this medicine and have any of the following symptoms seek emergency medical assistance to avoid complications: nausea, confusion, memory loss, vomiting, uncontrollable shaking, dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, pounding heartbeat, and sweating. It's a good idea to read the medication guide to find out more about the effects of Celexa and possible drug interactions - this way you will be able to get maximum benefits from the treatment and avoid serious and unpleasant side effects.