Side
Effects of Celexa
Bethany Jordin - 1/24/2009
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What are the Side Effects of Celexa?
Celexa is a medication that is commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression. Of course the problem is that
there are quite a few side effects of Celexa that can be a huge deterrent to those who might benefit from the
healing properties of this medication. It is much better to be well informed about what these side effects of
Celexa are in order to decide if you are willing to experience them in the search for a treatment, if not cure, for
your depression. Some people will find that the side effects are worse than the depression itself while others view
them as a small price to pay for the potential good that Celexa has to offer. You will have to make an informed
decision for yourself. Keep in mind that there are natural alternatives to Celexa that do not pose quite the same
degree of risk.
So, what are the side effects of Celexa that you need to be prepared for if your doctor decides this medication is
a good idea to treat your depression?
The first, and largest risk that should be noted when it comes to the side effects of Celexa is an increased risk
of suicide. Most people take antidepressants in order to avoid thoughts of suicide so they are quite surprised to
learn that this can very well be one of the side effects of taking Celexa. The instances of suicide are rare but
have been associated with the use of certain prescription antidepressants often enough that many of them have
included this news on their labels. If you begin taking Celexa and notice that your thoughts are turning to
depression it is important to contact your prescribing physician immediately to see how best to deal with your
situation.
While a slight increase in the risk of having suicidal thoughts is more alarming to some than others there are a
few side effects that need to be mentioned before you decide that Celexa might be the perfect solution for your
depression. These other side effects of Celexa include a decrease in libido and other sexual performance issues.
This is enough to turn some people off all together. However, other possible side effects you will want to be aware
of include stomach pain, seizures, fainting, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, vomiting, allergic reaction, and potential
hallucinations.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of the possible side effects of Celexa. If you have any questions or doubts,
your best course of action is to speak openly and frankly with your doctor about any concerns you may have. The
more you know about a medication and the potential side effects it may have before you begin taking the medication
the better prepared you are to handle them should they become problematic. The same thing holds true when it comes
to using medications such as Celexa and any other depression medication. If you want to avoid many of these side
effects you may want to consider the benefit of using herbal depression treatments and other natural depression
medications.
About the author:
Bethany Jordin is an Information Technology professional and aspiring writer who was clinically diagnosed with SAD
(Social Anxiety Disorder) in 2007.
Source: http://www.naturalantidepressants.info
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