Citalopram (Ultidep (40 mg)) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), prescribed for depression. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps ...
Citing increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and a lack of therapeutic benefit associated with high doses of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) citalopram hydrobromide (Celexa), the FDA ...
Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Celexa and Lexapro are both SSRIs used to treat depression.Lexapro can treat generalized anxiety disorder in adults and children 7 years and ...
Contrary to a recent warning by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), higher doses of the antidepressant citalopram may not increase the rate of cardiovascular complications and mortality risk ...
The FDA has clarified dosing and warning recommendations for the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram HBr; Forest). In August 2011, the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that citalopram ...
The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide; Forest) should no longer be used at doses >40mg/day because it can cause arrhythmias (eg, QT ...
TORONTO – Consumers should avoid taking a daily dose of the antidepressant Celexa in excess of 40 milligrams, as higher doses can cause abnormal heart rhythms, the drug’s Canadian distributor says.