Celexa 20 mg

Depression is a problem that causes irritation, frustration, sadness, etc. This leads to heart attack, cancer, stroke, or chronic pain in people. Celexa 20 mg is a medicine used in treating depression symptoms. It contains an active ingredient called Citalopram Hydrobromide.

The FDA-approved Celexa medicine works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps in improving mood, and relieving stress and anxiety in individuals. Also, this pill helps to sleep better at night. This medicine has a half-life of 35 hours in an individual’s body.

The inactive ingredients of Celexa 20 mg medicine include croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, sorbitol, propylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, microcrystalline cellulose, etc.

Uses of Celexa 20 mg Medicine:

Celexa 20 mg is primarily used in the treatment of anxiety and depression symptoms. This medicine is also useful in treating panic attacks in individuals.

Dosages:

Celexa 20 mg is used in the treatment of adults only. It is the recommended dose of this medicine, which is in the form of an oral tablet. Other dosage strengths such as Celexa 5 mg, Celexa 30 mg, and Celexa 40 mg of this form are also available in treating depression symptoms. This drug is also available in the form of oral solutions.

This medicine is not suggested for children. If they are suffering from major depressive disorder, then a child’s family member must contact with the doctor for the treatment of this problem.

Interactions with other medicinal drugs:

This anti-anxiety medicine has a higher chance of interacting with other medicinal drugs. These include Desirudin, Palonosetron, Piketoprofen, Oxcarbazepine, Mizolastine, Nimesulide, Lisdexamfetamine, Gemifloxacin, Arsenic Trioxide etc.

Side Effects of FP 20 MG pill:

The adverse effects of the FP 20 pill are common or severe in patients. The different side effects of Celexa 20 mg medicine are as follows-

• Sore throat
• Seizures or head injuries
• Swelling in throat, face, lips or tongue
• Nose bleeding or runny nose
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Sleeping problems (insomnia)
• Agitation
• Dryness in mouth
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Muscle stiffness or tightness
• Breathing problems
• Chest pain
• Hallucinations
• Skin rashes or hives
• Heart palpitations
• Sweating
• Shivering
• Appetite loss
• Flatulence
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Tremors
• Back pain
• Pain or swelling in eyes
• Upset stomach (indigestion)
• Sneezing
• Fatigue
• Heartburn
• Bad or unpleasant taste
• Joint pain
• Bloating
• Stomach pain
• Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)

Precautions:

An individual should not drink alcohol after taking Celexa 20 mg tablet.

• People when suffering from allergy, glaucoma, asthma, etc. should not take this medicine.
• An individual should not take the Celexa drug without taking doctor’s advice.
• The combination of this medicine with other medicinal drugs can cause a decrease in blood pressure in individuals.
• It is advised not to drive after taking this Celexa pill. Because it can cause drowsiness which is dangerous for any individual.
• People should not take more than one tablet of this medicine.
• An individual must contact with a doctor immediately if he or she may suffer from skin rashes, blurred vision etc., after taking Celexa medicine.
  Pregnant and breast feeding women cannot take this medcine.