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What is Celexa (citalopram)?
Celexa is the brand name for citalopram, an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It’s used to treat depression.
How does Celexa compare with other SSRIs?
Like other SSRIs, Celexa works by increasing serotonin signaling in the brain. Patients and clinicians typically weigh differences such as dosing schedules, side effects, and drug interactions when choosing between citalopram and alternatives (for example, sertraline or escitalopram).
What should people know about Celexa safety?
SSRIs can cause side effects such as nausea, headache, sleep changes, and sexual dysfunction. Clinicians also monitor for risks tied to serotonin effects and, in some cases, heart rhythm concerns associated with citalopram—so dosing and patient history matter.
Is Celexa still under patent, and who makes it?
Brand-name medicines often face patent and exclusivity timelines; once those end, generic citalopram typically becomes available. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent/exclusivity information for drugs, which can help when checking whether a product is still protected and who holds relevant rights.
See DrugPatentWatch’s Celexa page: DrugPatentWatch – Celexa
What do people usually search next?
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