Citalopram is available on prescription
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tremor (shaking) upper respiratory infection, such as the common cold
*† * For more information about this side effect, see “Side effect details” below
Serious side effects
The most common
Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally
The usual dose of citalopram for children is 10mg a day, but this may be increased to 40mg a day
Celexa is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
If your doctor tells you to take it at a specific time, follow your doctor's instructions
Very low sodium levels can be life-threatening, leading to seizures, passing out, trouble breathing, or death
Side effects include dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, insomnia, increased sweating, tremor, diarrhea, ejaculation disorder, and others
Comments: The initial dose may be increased if necessary to 40 mg once a day after at least 1 week of therapy
Citalopram will not change your personality, it will simply help you feel like yourself again
Generic Name Citalopram DrugBank Accession Number DB00215 Background
I had a very similar feeling prior taking citalopram
Celexa® (citalopram HBr) is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with a chemical structure unrelated to that of other SSRIs or of tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other available antidepressant agents
I have had to decrease to about 5mg, which appears to still be effective, but the shaking persists
Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine
Both have been associated with rare instances of
Appetite and weight change
This means the dosing range of Lexapro is 10-20 mg/day and the dosing range for Celexa is 20-40 mg/day