Anxiety Medications: Celexa

• Changes in behavior, including hyperactivity

• Worsening depression, thoughts of suicide or increased anxiety, including panic attacks

• Insomnia or trouble sleeping

• Mood changes such as irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, agitation or restlessness

• Seizures

• Tremors, twitching, or shivering

• Muscle stiffness

• Trouble with balance or coordination

• Confusion

• Sweating

• Heart palpitations or increased heart rate

More common, and less severe, side effects may also appear. Many of these will disappear after taking Celexa for a period of time, however, if you are experiencing these side effects you should talk with your doctor about any of the following:

• Nervousness or restlessness

• Drowsiness or dizziness

• Trouble concentrating

• Stomach problems such as nausea, gas, or decreased appetite

• Problems sleeping

• Changes in weight, either losing weight or gaining weight

• Increased urination

• Decreased sex drive, impotence or difficulty reaching orgasm

• Ringing in ears

• Dry or watery mouth

• Excessive yawning

Pregnancy and Nursing

Celexa, as all SSRI class of antidepressants, could cause harm to an unborn baby. Dangerous or life-threatening lung problems in newborns where mothers were taking SSRIs have been reported. You should take Celexa while pregnant, however, it is also important to not stop Celexa suddenly as this can cause an increase in depression symptoms and thoughts of suicide. Talk with your doctor if you are planning to become, or if you become, pregnant while taking Celexa.

Celexa may also pass to your baby through breast milk. You should not take Celexa while nursing. Talk with your doctor if you plan to breast feed while taking Celexa.

Sources:

"Celexa", Date Unknown, Author Unknown, Drugs.com

"Celexa Prescribing Information", 2009, January, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration