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Please describe the medication: citalopram?

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SSRI antidepressant: Citalopram is a ssri medication used to treat anxiety and depression disorders, it's also used to treat ptsd and ocd. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to be fully effective. Side effects; sedation, minor temporary stomach issues, delayed orgasm in males and rarely weight gain. It is also approved for adolescents.

Answered 11/29/2018

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SSRI: Citalopram (celexa) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor like Prozac or Paxil (paroxetine) with fewer side effects. Lexapro (escitalopram) may have fewer side effects, but both are usually tolerated well and effective for both depression and anxiety. Lexapro is only approved for 20 mg. Celexa may be used up to 40 mg, but may have cardiac arrhytmias in higher doses..

Answered 7/30/2016

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