Q: Are there any serious health risks associated with Celexa?
A: Harmful side effects may occur if you stop taking Celexa suddenly. Your healthcare professional should slowly decrease your dose as necessary. Other risks of Celexa use include an increased risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions, bleeding problems, mania, seizures, and sexual problems. There are also increased risks if you take Celexa while you are or may become pregnant.

Q: Are there any side effects associated with Celexa?
A: Side effects associated with Celexa use include dry mouth, nausea, and sleepiness.

Q: What should I tell my healthcare professional before he or she prescribes Celexa?
A: It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all known medical conditions, especially if you have liver or kidney disease, or glaucoma. Also, tell your healthcare professional if you breast-feed or plan to breast-feed your baby.

Q: Can other medicines or foods affect Celexa?
A: It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you take. Do not take Celexa with Lexapro (escitalopram), another drug used to treat depression. Because Celexa and Lexapro are similar, taking them together increases the risk of an overdose. Talk to your healthcare professional if you plan to drink alcohol while taking Celexa.

Q: What should I do if I think I have been injured as a result of taking Celexa?
A: If you or a loved one have experienced any dangerous symptoms or unusual medical conditions related to Celexa use, you should first contact your doctor or other healthcare professional. You may also wish to meet with an experienced attorney to discuss your options and to protect your right to a legal remedy for any injuries caused by Celexa use.