Are you into Citalopram?... also known as Celexa. This video looks at side effects
and at the end of the video seven MUST KNOW tips about Citalopram. Coming up.
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and his wife, this video is for you. What is citalopram?Citalopram is also known as Celexa and
it's a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of depression. It can be used off label
to treat anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Celexa belongs to a class of drugs called
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs for short. Celexa is the brand name for Citalopram. How
does Citalopram work? Celexa works by increasing the amount of Serotonin in your brain. Serotonin
is a chemical neurotransmitter which is in your body that helps to regulate mood. It does this by
blocking the reabsorption of Serotonin into nerve cells which makes more Serotonin available in
your brain. Citalopram dosing and administration? So, they're different types of tablets they're 10
milligram, 20 milligram and 40 milligram tablets. Celexa should be administered at an initial dose
of 20 milligrams once daily, if this is tolerated within one or two weeks you can increase the dose
to maximum 40 milligrams daily. Doses above 40 milligrams daily are not recommended
due to the risk of QT prolongation. What does QT prolongation mean? This means it takes longer for
your heart muscle to recharge between beats. You would be at an increased risk of heart
arrhythmia! The maximum dose for an older adult and (I would say above the age of 60 years old)
is 20 milligrams daily higher doses would lead to an increased chance of adverse drug reactions.
Another group of individuals to be careful with are people who have severe renal disease. How
long should you be on this drug? Most people are on this drug for about six months on a maintenance
dose. This is after the acute treatment for about four weeks to eight weeks you should
start noticing an improvement in your symptoms in a week or two, however, in most people it may take
up to four to six weeks for you to feel better. If you do think it might not be helping in a week or
two do not stop the medication do not stop the pill without talking to your Doctor and if you
need to be on the drug longer than the six to nine months please have a discussion with your doctor.
Question of the day? Are you on Citalopram and what dose are you're on? What are the side effects
of Citalopram, the most common side effects of Celexa are GI side effects such as nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea, feeling tired, feeling fatigued or drowsy, difficulty concentrating
or memory problems, having a headache, difficulty sleeping, erectile dysfunction
and loss of an orgasm, changes in weight, fast heart rate, increased sweating and feeling shaky,
eye problems, dry eyes blurry vision and halos around lights, feeling light-headed,
lots of coordination and feeling unsteady, dry mouth, hallucinations and agitation.
SEVEN must know tips if you're on citalopram! ONE: Is it better to take the Citalopram in the
morning or at night time? Take Citalopram once a day and you can take it with or without food
and you can take Citalopram at any time of the day as long as you stick to the same time every
day and if you have trouble sleeping I would recommend you take it in the morning. Number TWO:
Citalopram can make you feel less hungry so you may lose weight when you first start taking it,
later on, you may gain a little weight as your appetite returns. If you start to have problems
with your weight while taking the Citalopram talk to your Doctor, talk to your pharmacist.
Number Three: Citalopram can affect your sodium in your body if your sodium is too low you're an
increased chance of a seizure! Ask your Doctor once in a while to test for this number. FOUR:
Do not suddenly stop taking Citalopram without talking to your doctor; you may end up with
withdrawal symptoms.Number five: If you have increased problems with bleeding or bruising
or unexplained skin changes such as rashes or blisters talk to your doctor about this
this could be a side effect from this medication. Number six: If you experience worsening depression
or suicidal thoughts while on Citalopram talk to your Doctor as soon as possible. Number seven:
You are advised NOT to drink alcohol and take Citalopram as it can amplify the side
effects of this medication. Contraindications to Citalopram: Please look at this video I made
looking at Contraindications for another Antidepressant called Lexapro: both Lexapro
and Citalopram belong to the same class of drugs called SSRIs, the same contraindications apply to
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