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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Celexa Drug

Gene variant may affect how Celexa works

October 03, 2008
Mayo Clinic scientists have uncovered more evidence that a person's genetic make-up may affect how well he or she responds to the antidepressant Celexa. The researchers looked at variations in the serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 in about 2,000 people. They found that whites who had two variations in this gene were more likely to respond well to Celexa, while there was no link to these variations in blacks or Hispanics. Experts say this finding could one day help doctors select which patients s... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Anxiety Medications: Celexa
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Celexa is an antidepressant medication sometimes used to treat anxiety symptoms. It is a selective... Read more »

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Is Celexa prescribed by physicians for a migraine headache?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

... Question: Susie wrote... Hello,Can anyone tell me whether Celexa is prescribed by physicians... Read more »

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Out with the Old, In with the New
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...Sinequan is used along with an antidepressant like Celexa. Celexa is the antidepressant,... Read more »

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Hey, Where'd all the SSRIs go?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...Sinequan is used along with an antidepressant like Celexa. Celexa is the antidepressant, and... Read more »

Health Guide

What are the treatments and drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease?"
...Alzheimer's medicines include olanzapine (Zyprexa) and quetiapine (Seroquel). For depression, citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft) may be used.Another useful Alzheimer's medicine is vitamin... Read more »
Depression Issues: How is depression treated?
...serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) include escitalopram (trade name Lexapro), citalopram (trade name Celexa), fluoxetine (trade name Prozac), paroxetine (trade name Paxil), and sertraline... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Highlights
...levels of the brain chemical serotonin.The FDAs warning names the following antidepressants: Citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), fluoxetine... Read more »
Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
...(Zoloft)•    Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro)•    Paroxetine (Paxil)•    Citalopram Hydrobromide (Celexa)Side effects from these medications can include nausea or jumpiness; however,... Read more »
Alcoholism: Medications
...alcoholism. They include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), and fluvoxamine (Luvox). Studies indicate that these antidepressants may reduce cravings... Read more »

Medications

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Citalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »

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Citalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »

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Citalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »

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Citalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »

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Citalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat... Read more »

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Study: Genes linked to antidepressant users' suicidal thoughts
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Scientists have discovered variations in two genes that may help spur suicidal thinking in people taking a common antidepressant. In a recent study,... Read summary »