This video examines long term side effects of Citalopram. Citalopram(Celexa) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of depression. It can be also used off label to treat anxiety or OCD.Celexa is the brand name for Citalopram.This video looks at Citalopram 10 mg, 20 mg as well as 40 mg as well long term side effects.
Celexa. this video looks at side effects this channel is about tips and advice to promote your health and to keep you young and if that’s what you want hit the subscribe button and the notification bell and a shout out to nick homer 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 40 milligrams daily are not recommended due to the risk of qt prolongation. what does qt
Prolongation mean? this means it takes longer for 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 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 celexa are gi side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, feeling tired, feeling fatigued or drowsy, difficulty concentrating difficulty sleeping, erectile dysfunction and loss of an orgasm, changes in weight, fast heart rate,
Increased sweating and feeling shaky, halos around lights, feeling light-headed, dry mouth, hallucinations and agitation. seven must know tips if you’re on citalopram! 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 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 talk to your doctor, talk to your pharmacist. in your body if your sodium
Is too low you’re an increased chance of a seizure! ask your doctor do not suddenly stop taking citalopram without talking to your doctor; you may end up with increased problems with bleeding or bruising or blisters talk to your doctor about this this could be a side effect from this medication. or suicidal
Thoughts while on citalopram talk to take citalopram as it can amplify the side effects of this medication. contraindications and citalopram belong to the same class of drugs called ssris, the same contraindications apply to videos click right here or click right here or click right here think your health and have a
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Citalopram long term side effects| 7 MUST KNOW tips! By Think Your Health
