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

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 3

how many 10 mg celexa (citalopram) would it take to die of overdose?

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Get help: Call the er or 911 if you are contemplating suicide or call a crisis hotline. We don't provide such information here.

Question 4

overdosed on celexa (citalopram) while pregnant?

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A suicide attempt?: Are we talking about intentional od? If so, i'm assuming you're talking to therapist or psychiatrist about it. A single blast of Celexa (citalopram) on a developing fetus is probably not anything to worry about in terms of fetal abnormalities.

Question 5

what is the treatment for celexa (citalopram) overdose?

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Depends on dose/age: Accidental overdose in a child or infant should receive urgent medical care at an er. 
Overdose representing a suicide attempt requires prompt medical evaluation followed possibly by in patient psychiatric care. Celexa (citalopram) overdoses are rarely fatal unless there are other drugs/alcohol also involved.

Question 6

what to do if overdose of celexa and seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Celexa (citalopram) OD call 911: Doses above 40 mg/day of Celexa (citalopram) are not recommended due to the risk of QT prolongation.. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of Celexa (citalopram) can damage your liver or cause serious health problems and death. Call 911 for help!.

Question 7

what happens after an overdose of celexa and seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Never do it.: only take medications as prescribed by your physician. if you have overdosed then go to the ER for appropriate care.

Question 8

can i use celexa in place of serlatine?

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Some of the time: You should not use Serlatine if you use Pimozide,  You should not use Serlatine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the last 40 days.  These include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.  
It is not approved for treating children who are less than 18 years old.

Question 9

any interactions with lyrcia & celexa taken together?

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Drug interactions: A search for drug interactions on Epocrates indicates that these two medicines can cause a cumulative psychomotor impairment (additive effects) or CNS depression (sedation). Check with the prescribing MD to make sure these two drugs being used together was intended. Every time you take a new medicine, you can speak with your pharmacist about how to take it, and anyone can use epocrates.

Question 10

why is celexa (citalopram) not recommended after age of 50?

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Celexa (citalopram): I haven't heard that! in 2011 the fda suggested a dose of no more than 40 mg a day in people younger than 60 and 20 mg a day in people over age 60 because there was some evidence it could contribute to heart problems. However, a recent study from the veterans health administration did not find increased vascular risk (2013). I don't know if the guidelines/regulations are different in canada though.

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