Which are the most important safety informations I should know about Celexa (Citalopram)?
• Citalopram may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Citalopram. Using Citalopram alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks. • If you experience a worsening of your symptoms (anxiety, agitation, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, or suicidal thinking) contact your doctor immediately. • Citalopram will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. • Additional monitoring of your condition is recommended at the start of treatment with Citalopram and whenever a change in your dose is made. • LAB TESTS may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. • Citalopram is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed. • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FE
