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Celexa Drug Side Effects

 Celexa® (citalopram hydrobromide) is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of depression in adults.
 
Although most people tolerate this antidepressant well, it is possible to develop side effects while taking Celexa. Side effects of the drug may include diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, and drowsiness. Rare problems that were reported in less than 1 percent of people taking the medication include leg cramps, hair loss, and weight gain.
 
In most cases, side effects of the drug Celexa are minor and either do not require treatment or can be treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are a number of less common but potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention. Notify your healthcare provider right away if you experience suicidal thoughts or behavior, difficulty sleeping, or hallucinations.
 
(Click Celexa Side Effects for a more complete list of possible reactions, including other rare but potentially serious problems with this drug that require immediate medical attention.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;