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    What Is Celexa Prescribed For

    Antidepressants may be as good as antipsychotics for dementia

    October 03, 2008
    The antidepressant Celexa may be as effective as antipsychotic meds for people with dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers studied 103 patients and found that Celexa appeared to reduce symptoms of agitation, delusion, and hallucinations as well as the commonly-prescribed medication Risperdal. Experts say this may be especially helpful because antidepressants have fewer side effects than antipsychotics. Read more »
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    ...Sinequan is used along with an antidepressant like Celexa. Celexa is the antidepressant,... Read more »

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

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    Antidepressants, Triptans, and Serotonin Syndrome
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    ...one combination medication that contains and SSRI:Celexa (citalopram)FluvoxamineLexapro... Read more »

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    Is Celexa prescribed by physicians for a migraine headache?
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    ... Question: Susie wrote... Hello,Can anyone tell me whether Celexa is prescribed by physicians... Read more »

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    Hey, Where'd all the SSRIs go?
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    ...Sinequan is used along with an antidepressant like Celexa. Celexa is the antidepressant, and... Read more »

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    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 »
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    ...preferable.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac and Celexa increase the serotonin concentration in the body (which is low in FM... 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 »
    Premenstrual Syndrome: Medications
    ...sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil). Other SSRIs such as fluvoxamine (Luvox) and citalopram (Celexa) are also being investigated for PMDD treatment.SSRIs may help not only premenstrual... Read more »
    Headaches: Tension: Medications
    ...fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and citalopram (Celexa). Because they act on serotonin specifically, they have fewer side effects than the older... Read more »

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    Celexa Oral Uses and How to Use

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    Celexa Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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