Celexa is a drug that is used to help treat depression and some other problems. This may not be a fast-acting medication. In fact, it may take a few weeks of use before the user feels better.

There are Celexa side effects that all users should be aware of when taking this medication. Some of the side effects of Celexa are fairly common in nature, but there are also some dangerous side effects to Celexa and it is those that users must be on the lookout for. Both common and dangerous side effects follow.

You may encounter side effects such as suicidal thoughts, confusion, skin rash, dizziness or lightheadedness, hives, itching, fast talking and excited feelings or actions that are out of control, vomiting, agitation, a feeling of restlessness (more so in the first weeks of use), and anxiety. The above are some of the more serious side effects.

Less serious side effects that usually do not require medical attention include such things as diarrhea, blurred vision, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, fever, drowsiness, frequent urination, nausea, headache, increased sweating, indigestion, increased or decreased appetite, decreased sexual desire, weight changes, shaking, and odd tastes in the mouth.

Any side effects that become bothersome or worrisome should be reported to your doctor. This includes Celexa weight gain or Celexa anxiety increases that begin to affect your life.

You should also be aware of the Celexa withdrawal symptoms that may occur. Withdrawals from Celexa should be done under medical supervision and guidance.

If you wish to learn more about this drug and how it is used you can do an online search and find information on it. You may also wish to compare this drug to other drugs. For instance, you may wish to compare Celexa to Lexapro or do a search for Zoloft vs Celexa. Other drug searches might include Paxil and Celexa or Celexa and Prozac. Some good search terms if you need them include: Celexa Paxil; Celexa Prozac vs (fill in the blank with the drug name you wish to compare); and Celexa vs Prozac.

Another good way to get information on this drug is to talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she will be able explain more completely what this medication does and how it works. They can also help you better understand the more serious side effects and explain to you what you should do if you encounter any of them while using Celexa.