A 43-year-old member asked:
I took celexa (citalopram) for the first time in months. what side effects can i expect?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Celexa (citalopram): Celexa side effects can include: nausea, loose stools, constipation, dry mouth, stomach upset, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, sedation, ^ urination, sweating, ^ or v in weight, nasal congestion, sore throat or cough. This is not a complete list. But, you might not have any side effects with celexa. It is generally tolerated well.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
For what length of time do celexa (citalopram) side effects last?
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Dr. Patrick Tapiaanswered
Psychiatry 14 years experience
Many possibilities: There are some side effects that are transient and some that last a while. The shorter acting side effects are often effects like nausea or diarrhea. The gastrointestinal system has a lot of serotonin receptors and it is impacted by the introduction of pharmacotherapy that activates those receptors. However, over time these gastrointestinal side effects subside. Some other side effects persist.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
For what length of time do citalopram (celexa) side effects last?
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Dr. Ravi Chandanswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Celexa (citalopram): After stopping celexa, (citalopram) the side effects can last 1 or 2 weeks approx.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Can the side effects of celexa (citalopram) go away with time?
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Dr. James Goodpasteranswered
Dentistry 30 years experience
Usually: Generally, you will see a decrease in side effects in 2-4 weeks of taking the medication but if the side effect is very bothersome or does not improve, tell your md right away - there are many medication options (or a lower dose) and it might take more than one try to find the right one for you that helps and does not cause side-effects that are intolerable.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Could citalopram side effects start after 3 months?
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Dr. Philip Baneyanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Not likely: Usaully they occur soon after starting the meds. If your having problems get ack in to see your doc and let them know.
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Last updated Apr 6, 2019
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