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Celexa Warnings and Precautions (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Celexa?

You should not take Celexa if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Celexa, citalopram hydrobromide, or any inactive components used to make Celexa. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • You have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:
  • You are taking pimozide (Orap®). Pimozide is a medication used to treat Tourette syndrome and to prevent hallucinations.
     

Celexa Warnings and Precautions: Summary

There are a number of situations where Celexa should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the medication. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Celexa were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific Celexa warnings or precautions that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;