Question 1

what would be the result of a celexa (citalopram) overdose?

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Various: The worst case would be serotonin syndrome, in which there may be mental changes such as hallucinations, labile blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and G.I. Symptoms.  Other, less severe possibilities are hyponatremia and psychomotor retardation.

Question 2

could there be a reason to have a prescription for celexa (citalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Celexa (citalopram): Yes.  A prescription is required to begin treatment with celexa (citalopram).  The same is the case for all medications in this drug class.

Question 3

does anxiety cause dizzyness or a rocking type feeling or could it be the celexa (citalopram) been on it for a year and half?

Accepted Answer

SSRI side effects: I like to use www.Drugs.Com (no, this isn't a paid endorsement) to search for drug info like side effects & drug-drug interactions. Dizziness is a common side effect of many/most medications. Rash & nausea, too. But your rocking sensation may be akisthisia. Check out http://www.Drugs.Com/celexa.Html then go see your prescribing doc & report your concerns. You may need dose adjustment or change rx.

Question 4

can celexa (citalopram) cause chills for the first week or two?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most side effects 'happen early' and go away in time; if it doesn't go away then tell your md about this for ? Change in medication or consider an infection.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: celexa (citalopram) overdose?

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Celexa OD: Symptoms of celexa overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, tremor, rapid heart rate, dizziness, increased sweating &amp;feeling tired. More rarely there can be confusion, convulsions, rapid breathing, amnesia,cyanosis, rhabdomyolysis ,  changes to heart rhythm and coma.

Question 6

ok, 1 more ?...would there be any reason that u shouldn't should stop taking celexa (citalopram) suddenly one day after taking 4 10months?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal effects: Depending on the dose of Celexa (citalopram) you've been taking, if you suddenly stop you may experience "discontinuation syndrome, " basically withdrawal side-effects.  These can be mild "flu" type symptoms, up to more severe "brain shocks" and other sensations.  It's not dangerous or life-threatening, but it can be pretty uncomfortable.  Talk to your doctor.  More info here: http://tinyurl.Com/7y7godu.

Question 7

i' m trying to get off celexa (citalopram) and i can 't cause the withdrawl is very unpleasant even when tampering very slow.  how do i manage this?  i'm on 10 mg

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Tapering off Celexa (citalopram): It's unusual to have significant "withdrawl" from 10 mg of celexa (citalopram). I seriously wonder if there are other reasons for your unpleasant feelings. Serotonin syndrome is in and of itself fairly rare complication of abrupt ssri discontinuation and is even more rare when a gradual taper is done. I would drop to 5 mg daily x 1 week and if unable to stop then, to 2.5 mg x 1 week.

Question 8

will lorazepram when taken as prescribed cause me any long term harm? .5 every six hrs daily. been taking for 22 days until celexa (citalopram) at therapeutic levl

Accepted Answer

Short-term use only: Benzodiazepines are indicated for the short-term use (2–4 weeks only). The use of benzodiazepines, including lorazepam, may lead to physical and psychological dependence, so do not take higher doses of the medication or use it for a longer time than your doctor recommends.

Question 9

i have gained a lot of weight on celexa (citalopram). does that cause weight gain and how can i lose it?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Weight gain is a possible side effect with celexa.   You might talk to your physician about the possibility of changing from Celexa to it's sister drug- lexapro (escitalopram). It may be more weight neutral for you. But, the only way to get the extra weight off is the good old fashioned way: exercise and ensuring that calories burned exceeds caloric intake. Good luck.

Question 10

if one has had chronic insomnia during the duration of being on celexa (about a month), is it a possibility that lexapro would not cause insomnia?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible that you will not develop insomnia with escitalopram. But of course discuss more with your prescribing doctor. Despite being similar, they are chemically different drugs.

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Ok, 1 more ?...would there be any reason that u shouldn't should stop taking celexa (citalopram) suddenly one day after taking 4 10months?

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I' m trying to get off celexa (citalopram) and i can 't cause the withdrawl is very unpleasant even when tampering very slow. how do i manage this? i'm on 10 mg

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Will lorazepram when taken as prescribed cause me any long term harm? .5 every six hrs daily. been taking for 22 days until celexa (citalopram) at therapeutic levl

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I have gained a lot of weight on celexa (citalopram). does that cause weight gain and how can i lose it?

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If one has had chronic insomnia during the duration of being on celexa (about a month), is it a possibility that lexapro would not cause insomnia?

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