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 Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
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.
Answered on Apr 6, 2019
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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 ... Read More
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Celexa (citalopram): After stopping celexa, (citalopram) the side effects can last 1 or 2 weeks approx.
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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. ... Read More
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Weeks: The nausea and diarrhea often seen generally fade away in about 2 weeks. Overall when Celexa is compared with prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) and zoloft t ... Read More
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