Celexa Side Effects

The documented risks of these drugs are provided so the public can make informed, educated decisions.Celexa is a newer antidepressant drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that antidepressants can cause suicidal thinking and behavior in children and young adults. Celexa is also known as Akarin, Celapram, Cipramil, Citalon, Citalopram, Elopram, Prisdal, Sepram, Seropram.

To see the total figures from IQVia on the number of people taking antidepressants in the U.S., click here.

Please note: No one should attempt to get off of psychiatric drugs without a doctor’s supervision. To help find medical practitioners in your area, click here.

Also, read the FDA’s Celexa Medication Guide for more information. MedGuides include “the particular serious and significant public health concern that has created the need for the Medication Guide” and notes “pediatric risks.” (Note: Unfortunately, the FDA MedGuides only work on a desktop, not on a mobile device. Please complain to the FDA to make their public advisories accessible to all. 1-888-INFO-FDA or 1-888-463-6332.)



Celexa Drug Warnings:

There have been 29 drug regulatory agency warnings from seven countries (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States) and the European Union on Celexa (or citalopram). These include the following (note that some warnings cite more than one side effect, so the list below may not be equal to the total number of warnings):

10 warnings on Celexa causing suicide risk or suicidal behavior
7 warnings on Celexa causing cardiovascular disorders
7 warnings on Celexa causing heart problems
4 warnings on Celexa causing newborn complications
4 warnings on Celexa causing hostility or aggression
3 warnings on Celexa causing birth defects
3 warnings on Celexa causing agitation
3 warnings on Celexa causing withdrawal reactions
3 warnings on Celexa causing anxiety
2 warnings on Celexa causing involuntary movements
2 warnings on Celexa causing self-harm
2 warnings on Celexa causing abnormal behavior
2 warnings on Celexa causing nervous system disorders
1 warning on Celexa causing Serotonin Syndrome
1 warning on Celexa causing abnormal bleeding
1 warning on Celexa causing blood disorders
1 warning on Celexa causing mania or psychosis
1 warning on Celexa causing eye problems
1 warning on Celexa causing sexual dysfunction
1 warning on Celexa causing sleep problems
1 warning on Celexa causing violence
1 warning on Celexa causing irritability
1 warning on Celexa causing pregnancy complications

Celexa Drug Studies:

There have been 60 studies done in 22 countries (Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States) on Celexa (or citalopram). These include the following (note that some studies cite more than one side effect, so the list below may not be equal to the total number of studies):

14 studies on Celexa causing newborn complications
10 studies on Celexa causing suicide risk or attempts
6 studies on Celexa causing birth defects
6 studies on Celexa causing sexual dysfunction
5 studies on Celexa causing abnormal bleeding
4 studies on Celexa causing cardiovascular disorders
4 studies on Celexa causing lack of efficacy
4 studies on Celexa causing risk of fractures
3 studies on Celexa causing heart problems
3 studies on Celexa causing gastrointestinal problems
3 studies on Celexa causing birth complications
3 studies on Celexa causing premature birth
3 studies on Celexa causing self-harm
3 studies on Celexa causing skin conditions
2 studies on Celexa causing risk of falls
2 studies on Celexa causing pregnancy complications
2 studies on Celexa causing stroke
2 studies on Celexa causing withdrawal reactions
2 studies on Celexa causing blood disorders
2 studies on Celexa causing developmental disorders
2 studies on Celexa causing infant withdrawal symptoms
1 study on Celexa causing death or increased risk of death
1 study on Celexa causing involuntary movements
1 study on Celexa causing nervous system disorders
1 study on Celexa causing diabetes
1 study on Celexa causing violence
1 study on Celexa causing hostility or aggression
1 study on Celexa causing reproductive system disorders
1 study on Celexa causing sleep problems
1 study on Celexa causing liver problems
1 study on Celexa causing weight gain
1 study on Celexa causing allergic reactions
1 study on Celexa causing seizures
1 study on Celexa causing heart attacks
1 study on Celexa causing homicide or homicidal ideation
1 study on Celexa causing impaired driving


This brochure is a simple guide that documents the dangerous and deadly side effects of the drugs prescribed to millions of men, women and children diagnosed with bogus mental disorders.