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Celexa:"On July 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for marketing the new antidepressant medication, Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide). This highly selective SSRI has already been available throughout Europe, where it has been clinically used for the treatment of depression in more than eight million people. Results from studies show that Celexa improves the symptoms of depression, regardless of patient age, race, or gender. In addition, other studies indicate that Celexa may be effective in preventing relapse of depression."
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-524-7600; NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI [6264]
http://www.nami.org/update/980910000552.html

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Citalopram Hydrobromide Brand Name: Celexa, whatmeds.com:"Overview: Celexa is the brand name for Citalopram, an SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. SSRIs work by raising or restoring serotonin levels and relieving depression. Celexa is a relatively new drug: introduced in the United States in 1998, though it has been used in Europe since 1989. The effects of this medication can usually be seen in two to three weeks, though some patients may require four or more weeks to feel better."
http://www.whatmeds.com/meds/celexa.html

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Celexa, fda.gov:"Who should not take Celexa? You should not take Celxa if you are currently taking certain other antidepressant medications in the group called monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine. You should stop taking MAO inhibitors 2 weeks before starting Celexa, and you should be off Celexa for 2 weeks before starting on MAO inhibitor medication."
http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/celexa.htm

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Citalopram: Dr. Bob's Psychopharmacology Tips
http://uhs.bsd.uchicago.edu/~bhsiung/tips/split/Citalopram.html

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