Medically reviewed by Jessica Swirble, PharmDLast updated on March 26, 2025
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Celexa is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat psychosis in men and to manage symptoms associated with mania in hypoa (hypoesthesia) states in men, hypoesthesia in hypoa (hypoesthesia) states in men, and mania in men in bipolar disorder. It may also be used for treatment of insomnia and certain mood disorders.
Celexa is approved for use in adults aged 18 years and older with mild to moderate symptoms of mania (e.g., persistent worry, irritability, and an intense sadness), hypoa (hypoesthesia), and bipolar disorder. It may be prescribed for insomnia in combination with other medication, or as a monotherapy.
Celexa works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which increases the pleasure experienced during sexual activity. This increases the pleasure of sexual intercourse and can improve men's sexual function.
Celexa is primarily prescribed for use with or without a meal. It may be prescribed for insomnia in combination with other medication.
The duration of treatment with Celexa ranges from two to six months. Patients should continue taking the medication for at least six months to assess their response and change in their symptoms.
The safety and efficacy of Celexa have not been established for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder. However, it is believed to treat psychosis in men and for the treatment of hypoa (hypoesthesia) states in men, hypoa (hypoesthesia) states in men, and mania in bipolar disorder.
The most common side effects of Celexa include drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth, fatigue, and constipation. Patients should continue taking the medication for at least six months to assess their experience and change their dose.
The most common side effects of Celexa include:
However, it is believed to treat hypoa (hypoesthesia) states in men, hypoa (hypoesthesia) states in men, and mania in bipolar disorder.
CELEXA S TABLET is used to management of depression (major depressive episodes) and anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder). It can also be used for post-traumatic stress disorder.
It contains a medicine called which is an antidepressant medication that works by altering the levels of certain brain chemicals to elevate your mood and produce calmness.
CELEXA S TABLET can be taken with or without food. The exact dose and frequency of this medication will be determined by your doctor, based on the severity of your symptoms. Initially, a lower dose may be prescribed, which may be gradually increased. Never adjust the dose or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better. Stopping abruptly may worsen your condition or cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.
If you have difficulty sleeping, your doctor may recommend taking it in the morning. It may take several weeks before you notice improvements, so be patient, and if you don't feel better after four weeks, consult your doctor.
Before taking CELEXA S TABLET inform your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy (seizures), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or if you're currently using MAO inhibitors for depression. These conditions may affect your treatment plan. Always share information about other medications you are taking to ensure your safety.
Common side effects include nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), reduced sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and, for some women, difficulty achieving orgasm. Some people may feel sleepy after taking the medicine. If you experience any sudden changes in mood or have thoughts of harming yourself, contact your doctor immediately.
If you notice any serious side effects, such as signs of a serious drug interactions, stop taking CELEXA S TABLET and contact your doctor right away if you experience any of the following serious side effects: feeling or being moody or sleepy, experiencing difficulty reaching orgasm, making it difficult to have or keep a erection, having trouble getting or keeping an erection the first time you take the medicine or experiencing fatigue, increased sweating, shaking, nausea or sedation.The most common side effects of taking CELEXA S TABLET are nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, increased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and, for some women, difficulty achieving orgasm. It may affect an important part of your daily life. Your doctor will help you determine if CELEXA S TABLET is the right treatment for you.
After you take CELEXA S TABLET, it is important to follow the prescribed treatment plan. Tell your doctor if you experience anything unusual or think that it is safe for you to stop taking this medication.
CELEXA S TABLET is an antidepressant medication that helps the brain focus more on mood and problems faced during sexual activity while it is working. It is commonly used to manage major depressive episodes and anxiety disorders with or without agoraphobia, a condition that can cause anxiety and irritability. It can also be used for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
How does CELEXA S TABLET work?
CELEXA S TABLET works by altering the balance of chemicals in the brain to elevate the frequency and intensity of major depressive episodes and anxiety disorders (depression). It helps the brain focus on mood and problems faced during these situations by modulating the activity of specific neurotransmitters in the brain.
How to take CELEXA S TABLET?
CELEXA S TABLET should be taken on an empty stomach (approximately 1 hour before a meal) to get the most benefit. It can be taken with or without food, but higher doses may be taken for faster absorption.
How long does it take to work?
CELEXA S TABLET is typically started to take two to four weeks after last prescription, with first results usually seen within six months. If you take more than two capsules per day the medication can cause serious side effects, such as low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, loss of weight, and high blood pressure.
How to use CELEXA S TABLET?
Use CELEXA S TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses or stop the medication without consulting your doctor.
In the first of two new treatments for bipolar disorder, a new antidepressant is testing.
But what is new in the new treatment is the number of people in the study who had taken the first of two new drugs, but didn't take their first one — and didn't know which one to take.
A new study was published in the May issue of theNew England Journal of Medicine, which reports that two new drugs are showing promise as antidepressants. The first was the antidepressant Celexa, which was developed by Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline and is used to treat depression.
"These drugs have been shown to be effective in treating depression in children and adults," said Dr. John P. McAdams, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, who led the new study.
The first of two new treatments was approved by the FDA in 1996 and has been called the first of the three major new drugs on the market. It was called Effexor, which was developed by Merck & Co. and was marketed by Eli Lilly and Co. But Effexor didn't sell. That drug was marketed as Celexa.
In 1997, the FDA approved Celexa. It was also marketed as Zoloft, and it was used to treat depression. (The drugs are also used to treat depression, and Zoloft is used to treat depression in children.)
It was hoped that it would be effective in treating depression, but that wasn't always the case. When Zoloft first came on the market, it was called Prozac, but that drug was rejected twice because it was too strong.
In 2004, the FDA rejected Zoloft, and Zoloft's label switched from Prozac to Effexor, so that Celexa was approved.
But Effexor was not approved.
Michael E. Schott, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania who led the new study.
The new drug studies were done on people who were taking Effexor, but they did not have to take the drug every day to treat their depression. The new drug studies looked at how a person's body changed after they took their first one.
"We wanted to see if the drug was working," Schott said. "We wanted to see if it was a good idea to take the drug a few times a week, and then see if it worked."
The new drug studies were done on people who took the new drug for more than two years. But they didn't have to take the drug every day.
People in the new study were given the second drug, Vioxx, and then a placebo. They took Vioxx, and then another person took the placebo. The results showed that people in the new study were more likely to use Celexa than those in the placebo group.
"It was interesting," said Schott. "It looked at how the body changed after taking the drug, and it looked at how long it took the drug to work."
The new study was done on people who took Celexa in the second year of taking the drug. That person was taking Zoloft, and that person took Effexor. The results showed that the person in the new study was less likely to use the drug a few times a week.
People in the new study were given Zoloft in the second year of taking the drug. They took Effexor in the second year of taking the drug. The results showed that people in the new study were less likely to use the drug a few times a week.
It took one person's dose of Zoloft to cause an increased risk of suicide and depression, Schott said.
"In this study, the person taking Zoloft in the second year of taking the drug took an average of two to four times a week," Schott said. "There is a lot of uncertainty around how long the drug should work."
In the study, people who took Zoloft in the second year of taking the drug were more likely to have depression than those who took the placebo.
People who took the drug in the first year of taking the drug were more likely to have a suicide risk of about 8 percent, compared with the placebo group. That is about a quarter of people taking Zoloft in the second year of taking the drug.
This leaflet answers some common questions about Antidepressants. It does not contain all the available information.
It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Antidepressants against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet with the medicine.You may need to read it again.
An antidepressant is a medicine that acts on a particular chemical calledserotonin. This means it has a particular effect on the brain.Antidepressantsare used to treat mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). They can also be used to treat other conditions such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Antidepressants are also sometimes used to treat depression.
Examples of antidepressants are:
If you have any questions about this medicine ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Antidepressants are prescribed for a range of conditions. They are also used to treat:
General:An antidepressant should not be taken with alcohol as it can make you more likely to experience side effects.General usecan be used when a particular effect is needed but is not recommended for everyone.
Special populations:There are some special circumstances where antidepressants should be used, including those for which other medicines cannot be used.
Special circumstancesmay include:
It is not known whether the medicine is addictive or not.
People with certain health conditions may be prescribed this medicine if they have a reaction to this medicine.
This medicine may also be used for:
Antidepressants may cause mild to severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and a rash.
An overdose may cause severe liver problems, or other serious conditions. If you develop any of these symptoms after taking any of these medicines, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. You may need immediate medical attention.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
It is important that you follow your doctor’s instructions.
The recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. Your doctor will tell you how much to take.
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