Celexa side effects and recommended dosage
What
celexa side effects may occur?
Celexa
side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity you
should inform your physician as soon as possible. Only your doctor can
determine if the celexa side effects make it unsafe for you to continue taking
this antidepressant medication.
The more
common Celexa side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, agitation,
anxiety, diarrhea, drowsiness, dry mouth, ejaculation disorders, fatigue,
impotence, indigestion, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, painful
menstruation, respiration tract infection, sinus or nasal inflammation,
sweating, tremor, or vomiting
Less
common Celexa side effects may include:
Amnesia, attempted suicide,
confusion, coughing, decreased sexual drive, depression, excessive urination,
fever, gas, impaired concentration, increased appetite, increased salivation,
itching, joint pain, lack of emotion, loss of menstruation, low blood pressure,
migraine, muscle pain, rapid heartbeat, rash, skin tingling, taste disturbances,
visual disturbances, weight gain, weight loss, or yawning
Rare
Celexa side effects may include:
Abnormal dreams, acne,
aggressive behavior, alcohol intolerance, angina (chest pain), arthritis,
belching, bone pain, breast enlargement, breast pain, bronchitis, bruising,
chills, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), decreased muscle movements, delusions,
dermatitis, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, drug
dependence, dry eyes, dry skin, eczema, emotional instability, excessive milk
flow, excessive muscle tone, eye pain, fainting, feeling of well-being, flu-like
symptoms, flushing, frequent urination, gum inflammation, hair loss,
hallucinations, heart attack, heart failure, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure,
hives, hot flashes, inability to hold urine, inability to urinate completely,
increased sex drive, increased urination, involuntary muscle movements, leg
cramps, mouth sores, muscle weakness, nosebleeds, numbness, painful erection,
painful urination, panic, paranoia, pneumonia, psoriasis, psychosis, ringing in
the ears, sensitivity to light, skin discoloration, slow heart beat, stomach and
intestinal inflammation, stroke, swelling, teeth grinding, thirst,
uncontrollable muscle movements, unsteady or abnormal walk, vaginal bleeding
Celexa recommended dosage:
The usual recommended
starting dose is 20 mg once a day. The dosage is usually increased to 40 mg
once a day after at least a week has passed. Do not exceed 40 mg per day. For
older adults and those with liver problems, the recommended dose of Celexa is 20
mg once a day.
Celexa
overdosage:
Any medication taken in
excess can have very serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of
Celexa, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms
of a Celexa overdose may include:
Amnesia, bluish or purplish
discoloration of the skin, coma, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, drowsiness,
hyperventilation, nausea, rapid heart beat, sweating, tremor, or vomiting.
Information provided by
The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs - Sixth Edition
Additional information and webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
Additional pictures and dosages of
Celexa
