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Celexa - Citalopram - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

Celexa (citalopram) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Celexa, generic drug name citalopram hydrobromide, is one of a class of medicines called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression and other conditions. Celexa is also used as a drug treatment option for fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Patient Education: Celexa / Citalopram

Patient education for Celexa / citalopram tablets. Celexa is a medicine for depression and other related problems. You may have to take citalopram for up to 4 weeks or longer before you begin to feel better.

Fibromyalgia Medication Options - How Is Fibromyalgia Treated?

There are no medications approved by the FDA for treating fibromyalgia, although a few such drugs are in development. Doctors treat fibromyalgia with a variety of medications developed and approved for other purposes.

Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz

Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose. Combinations of symptoms can occur which overlap with other autoimmune diseases. There are symptoms which are considered "defining" of fibromyalgia. There are also symptoms considered "non-defining" but they often occur as part of fibromyalgia syndrome.

Fibromyalgia - Test Your Knowledge

Fibromyalgia is often regarded as a medical enigma. Symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome can overlap with other conditions making it difficult to diagnose. How much do you know about fibromyalgia?

The Fibromyalgia Guide - Free E-Course Newsletter

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by body aches, pain, sleep problems, extreme fatigue, depression and anxiety, in combination with tenderness of specific areas (muscles and tender points) on the body. Learn more about fibromyalgia by signing up for our free newsletter e-course.

Side Effects: Celexa (Citalopram)

Common side effects of Celexa (Citalopram).

Patient Information: Celexa

Patient information on Celexa, from Celexa.com

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