Celexa Side Effects
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We have listed 186 of the common Celexa side effects below on this page.
All medical terms have been defined for the ease of understanding. This
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Celexa Side
Effects Defined
General Body
Dry Mouth – Less moisture in the mouth than is usual. Celexa side
effects
Sweating Increased - A large quantity of perspiration that is medically
caused. Celexa side effects
Allergy - Extreme sensitivity of body tissues triggered by substances in
the air, drugs, or foods causing a variety of reactions such as
sneezing, itching, asthma, hay fever, skin rashes, nausea and/or
vomiting. Celexa side effects
Asthenia - A physically weak condition. Celexa side effects
Chest Pains - Severe discomfort in the chest caused by not enough oxygen
going to the heart because of narrowing of the blood vessels or spasms.
Celexa side effects
Chills - Appearing pale while cold and shivering; sometimes with a
fever. Celexa side effects
Edema of Extremities - Abnormal swelling of the body’s tissue caused by
the collection of fluid. Celexa side effects
Fall - To suddenly lose your normal standing upright position. Celexa
side effects
Fatigue - Loss of normal strength so as to not be able to do the usual
physical and mental activities. Celexa side effects
Fever - Abnormally high body temperature, the normal being 98.6 degrees
Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Centigrade in humans. Fever is a symptom of
disease or disorder in the body. The body is affected by feeling hot,
chilled, sweaty, weak and exhausted. If the fever goes too high, or
lasts too long, death can result. Celexa side effects
Hot Flashes - Brief, abnormal enlargement of the blood vessels that
causes a sudden heat sensation over the entire body. Women in menopause
will sometimes experience this. Celexa side effects
Influenza (Flu)-like Symptoms - Demonstrating irritation of the
respiratory tract (organs of breathing) such as a cold, sudden fever,
aches and pains, as well as feeling weak and seeking bed rest, which is
similar to having the flu. Celexa side effects
Leg Pain - A hurtful sensation in the legs that is caused by excessive
stimulation of the nerve endings in the legs and results in extreme
discomfort. Celexa side effects
Malaise - The somewhat unclear feeling of discomfort you get when you
start to feel sick. Celexa side effects
Pain in Limb - Sudden, sharp, and uncontrolled leg or arm discomfort.
Celexa side effects
Syncope - A short period of light-headedness or unconsciousness
(black-out) also known as fainting, caused by lack of oxygen to the
brain because of an interruption in blood flow to the brain. Celexa side
effects
Tightness of Chest - Mild or sharp discomfort, tightness or pressure in
the chest area (anywhere between the throat and belly). The causes can
be mild or seriously life-threatening because they include the heart,
lungs and surrounding muscles. Celexa side effects
CARDIOVASCULAR (INVOLVING THE HEART AND THE BLOOD
VESSELS)
Palpitation - Unusual and not normal (abnormal) heartbeat, that is
sometimes irregular, but rapid, and forceful thumping or fluttering. It
can be brought on by shock, excitement, exertion, or medical stimulants.
A person is normally unaware of his/her heartbeat. Celexa side effects
Hypertension - High blood pressure, a symptom of disease in the blood
vessels leading away from the heart. Hypertension is known as the
“silent killer.” The symptoms are usually not obvious; however, it can
lead to damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes, and can even lead
to stroke and kidney failure. Celexa side effects
Bradycardia - The heart rate is slowed from 72 beats per minute, which
is normal, to below 60 beats per minute in an adult. Celexa side effects
Tachycardia - The heart rate is sped up to above 100 beats per minute in
an adult. Normal adult heart rate is 72 beats per minute. Celexa side
effects
ECG Abnormal - A test called an electrocardiogram (ECG) records the
activity of the heart. It measures heartbeats as well as the position
and size of the heart’s four chambers. It also measures if there is
damage to the heart and the effects of drugs or mechanical devices like
a pacemaker on the heart. When the test is abnormal this means one or
more of the following are present: heart disease, defects, beating too
fast or too slow, disease of the blood vessels leading from the heart or
the heart valves, and/or a past or impending heart attack. Celexa side
effects
Flushing - The skin all over the body turns red. Celexa side effects
Varicose Veins - Unusually swollen veins near the surface of the skin
that sometimes appear twisted and knotted, but always enlarged. They are
called hemorrhoids when they appear around the rectum. The cause is
attributed to hereditary weakness in the veins aggravated by obesity,
pregnancy, pressure from standing, aging, etc. Severe cases may develop
swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, eczema and/or ulcers in the
affected areas. Celexa side effects
GASTROINTESTINAL (INVOLVING THE STOMACH AND THE
INTESTINES)
Abdominal Cramp/Pain - Sudden, severe, uncontrollable and painful
shortening and thickening of the muscles in the belly. The belly
includes the stomach, as well as the intestines, liver, kidneys,
pancreas, spleen, gall bladder, and urinary bladder. Celexa side effects
Belching - Noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth; a
burp. Celexa side effects
Bloating - Swelling of the belly caused by excessive intestinal gas.
Celexa side effects
Constipation - Difficulty in having a bowel movement where the material
in the bowels is hard due to a lack of exercise, fluid intake, and
roughage in the diet, or due to certain drugs. Celexa side effects
Diarrhea - Unusually frequent and excessive runny bowel movements that
may result in severe dehydration and shock. Celexa side effects
Dyspepsia/Indigestion. The discomfort one may experience after eating.
It can be heartburn, gas, nausea, a bellyache or bloating. Celexa side
effects
Flatulence - More gas than normal in the digestive organs. Celexa side
effects
Gagging - Involuntary choking and/or involuntary vomiting. Celexa side
effects
Gastritis - A severe irritation of the mucus lining of the stomach,
either short in duration or lasting for a long period of time. Celexa
side effects
Gastroenteritis - A condition in which the membranes of the stomach and
intestines are irritated. Celexa side effects
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Excessive internal bleeding in the stomach
and intestines. Celexa side effects
Gastro Esophageal Reflux - A continuous state where stomach juices flow
back into the throat causing acid indigestion and heartburn and possibly
injury to the throat. Celexa side effects
Heartburn - A burning pain in the area of the breastbone caused by
stomach juices flowing back up into the throat. Celexa side effects
Hemorrhoids - Small rounded purplish swollen veins that bleed, itch or
are painful, and appear around the anus. Celexa side effects
Increased Stool Frequency - see “Diarrhea.” Celexa side effects
Indigestion - Inability to properly consume and absorb food in the
digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, stomachache, gas, swollen
belly, pain, and general discomfort or sickness. Celexa side effects
Nausea - Stomach irritation with a queasy sensation similar to motion
sickness and a feeling that one is going to vomit. Celexa side effects
Polyposis Gastric - Tumors that grow on stems in the lining of the
stomach, which usually become cancerous. Celexa side effects
Swallowing Difficulty - A feeling that food is stuck in the throat or
upper chest area and won’t go down, making it difficult to swallow.
Celexa side effects
Toothache - Pain in a tooth above and below the gum line. Celexa side
effects
Vomiting - Involuntarily throwing up the contents of the stomach,
usually accompanied by a nauseated, sick feeling just prior to doing so.
Celexa side effects
HEMIC & LYMPHATIC (INVOLVING THE BLOOD AND THE CLEAR FLUIDS IN THE
TISSUES THAT CONTAIN WHITE BLOOD CELLS)
Anemia - A condition in which the blood is no longer carrying enough
oxygen, so the person looks pale and easily gets dizzy, weak and tired.
More severely, a person can end up with an abnormal heart, as well as
breathing and digestive difficulties. Celexa side effects
Bruise- Damage to the skin resulting in a purple-green-yellow skin
coloration that is caused by breaking the blood vessels in the area
without breaking the surface of the skin. Celexa side effects
Nosebleed - Blood loss from the nose. Celexa side effects
Hematoma - Broken blood vessels that cause a swelling in an area on the
body. Celexa side effects
Lymphadenopathy Cervical - The lymph nodes in the neck, part of the
body’s immune system, become swollen and enlarged by reacting to the
presence of a drug. The swelling is the result of the white blood cells
multiplying in order to fight the invasion of the drug. Celexa side
effects
METABOLIC & NUTRITIONAL (ENERGY AND HEALTH)
Arthralgia - Sudden sharp nerve pain in one or more joints. Celexa side
effects
Arthropathy - Joint disease or abnormal joints. Celexa side effects
Arthritis - Painfully inflamed and swollen joints. The reddened and
swollen condition is brought on by a serious injury or shock to the body
either from physical or emotional causes. Celexa side effects
Back Discomfort - Severe physical distress in the area from the neck to
the pelvis along the backbone. Celexa side effects
Bilirubin Increased - Bilirubin is a waste product of the breakdown of
old blood cells. Bilirubin is sent to the liver to be made water-soluble
so it can be eliminated from the body through emptying the bladder. A
drug can interfere with or damage this normal liver function, creating
liver disease. Celexa side effects
Decreased Weight - Uncontrolled and measured loss of heaviness or
weight. Celexa side effects
Gout - A severe arthritis condition that is caused by the dumping of a
waste product called uric acid into the tissues and joints. It can
become worse and cause the body to develop a deformity after going
through stages of pain, inflammation, severe tenderness and stiffness.
Celexa side effects
Hepatic Enzymes Increased - An increase in the amount of paired liver
proteins that regulate liver processes causing a condition in which the
liver functions abnormally. Celexa side effects
Hypercholesterolemia - Too much cholesterol in the blood cells. Celexa
side effects
Hyperglycemia - An unhealthy amount of sugar in the blood. Celexa side
effects
Increased Weight - A concentration and storage of fat in the body
accumulating over a period of time caused by unhealthy eating patterns,
a lack of physical activity, or an inability to process food correctly,
that can predispose the body to many disorders and diseases. Celexa side
effects
Jaw Pain - The pain due to irritation and swelling of the nerves
associated with the mouth area where it opens and closes just in front
of the ear. Some of the symptoms are: pain when chewing, headaches,
losing your balance, stuffy ears or ringing in the ears, and teeth
grinding. Celexa side effects
Jaw Stiffness - The result of squeezing and grinding the teeth while
asleep that can cause your teeth to deteriorate, as well as the muscles
and joints of the jaw. Celexa side effects
Joint Stiffness - A loss of free motion and easy flexibility where any
two bones come together. Celexa side effects
Muscle Cramp - When muscles contract uncontrollably without warning and
do not relax. The muscles of any body organs can cramp. Celexa side
effects
Muscle Stiffness - The tightening of muscles making it difficult to
bend. Celexa side effects
Muscle Weakness - Loss of physical strength. Celexa side effects
Myalgia - A general widespread pain and tenderness of the muscles.
Celexa side effects
Thirst - A strong, unnatural craving for moisture/water in the mouth and
throat. Celexa side effects
NERVOUS SYSTEM (SENSORY CHANNELS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A pinched nerve in the wrist that causes pain,
tingling, and numbing. Celexa side effects
Coordination Abnormal - A lack of normal, harmonious interaction of the
parts of the body when it is in motion. Celexa side effects
Dizziness - Losing one’s balance while feeling unsteady and lightheaded
which may lead to fainting. Celexa side effects
Disequilibrium - Lack of mental and emotional balance. Celexa side
effects
Faintness - A temporary condition in which one is likely to become
unconscious and fall. Celexa side effects
Headache - A sharp or dull persistent pain in the head. Celexa side
effects
Hyperreflexia - A not normal (abnormal) and involuntary increased
response in the tissues connecting the bones to the muscles. Celexa side
effects
Light-Headed Feeling – An uncontrolled and usually brief loss of
consciousness usually caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. Celexa
side effects
Migraine - Recurring severe head pain sometimes accompanied by nausea,
vomiting, dizziness, flashes or spots before the eyes, and ringing in
the ears. Celexa side effects
Muscle Contractions Involuntary – A spontaneous and uncontrollable
tightening reaction of the muscles caused by electrical impulses from
the nervous system. Celexa side effects
Muscular Tone Increased - Uncontrolled and exaggerated muscle tension.
Muscles are normally partially tensed and this is what gives us muscle
tone. Celexa side effects
Paresthesia - Burning, prickly, itchy, or tingling skin with no obvious
or understood physical cause. Celexa side effects
Restless Legs - A need to move the legs without any apparent reason.
Sometimes there is pain, twitching, jerking, cramping, burning, or a
creepy-crawly sensation associated with the movements. It worsens when a
person is inactive, and can interrupt sleep so one feels the need to
move to gain some relief. Celexa side effects
Shaking - Uncontrolled quivering and trembling as if one is cold and
chilled. Celexa side effects
Sluggishness - Lack of alertness and energy, as well as being slow to
respond or perform in life. Celexa side effects
Tics - A contraction of a muscle causing a repeated movement not under
the control of the person, usually on the face or limbs. Celexa side
effects
Tremor - A nervous and involuntary vibrating or quivering of the body.
Celexa side effects
Twitching - Sharp, jerky and spastic motion, sometimes with a sharp
sudden pain. Celexa side effects
Vertigo - A sensation of dizziness with disorientation and confusion.
Celexa side effects
MENTAL AND
EMOTIONAL
Aggravated Nervousness - A progressively worsening, irritated, and
troubled state of mind. Celexa side effects
Agitation – A suddenly violent and forceful emotionally disturbed state
of mind. Celexa side effects
Amnesia - Long term or short term, partial or full memory loss created
by emotional or physical shock, severe illness, or a blow to the head
where the person was caused pain and became unconscious. Celexa side
effects
Anxiety Attack- Sudden and intense feelings of fear, terror, and dread,
physically creating shortness of breath, sweating, trembling and heart
palpitations. Celexa side effects
Apathy - Complete lack of concern or interest for things that ordinarily
would be regarded as important or would normally cause concern. Celexa
side effects
Appetite Decreased - Having a lack of appetite despite the ordinary
caloric demands of living, with a resulting unintentional loss of
weight. Celexa side effects
Appetite Increased - An unusual hunger causing one to overeat. Celexa
side effects
Auditory Hallucination - Hearing things without the voices or noises
being present. Celexa side effects
Bruxism - Grinding and clenching of teeth while sleeping. Celexa side
effects
Carbohydrate Craving - A drive or craving to eat foods rich in sugar and
starches (sweets, snacks and junk foods) that intensifies as the diet
becomes more and more unbalanced due to the unbalancing of the proper
nutritional requirements of the body. Celexa side effects
Concentration Impaired - Unable to easily focus your attention for long
periods of time. Celexa side effects
Confusion – An inability to think clearly or understand, preventing
logical decision-making. Celexa side effects
Crying (Abnormal) - Unusual and not normal (abnormal) fits of weeping
for short or long periods of time for no apparent reason. Celexa side
effects
Depersonalization - A condition in which one has lost a normal sense of
personal identity. Celexa side effects
Depression - A hopeless feeling of failure, loss and sadness that can
deteriorate into thoughts of death. A very common reaction to or side
effect of, psychiatric drugs. Celexa side effects
Disorientation - A loss of sense of direction, place, time or
surroundings, as well as mental confusion regarding one’s personal
identity. Celexa side effects
Dreaming (Abnormal) - Dreaming that leaves a very clear, detailed
picture and impression when awake that can last for a long period of
time and sometimes be unpleasant. Celexa side effects
Emotional Lability - Suddenly breaking out in laughter or crying or
doing both without being able to control the outburst of emotion. These
episodes are unstable as they are caused by experiences or events that
normally would not have this effect on an individual. Celexa side
effects
Excitability - Uncontrollably responding to stimuli (one’s environment).
Celexa side effects
Feeling Unreal - The awareness that one has an undesirable emotion like
fear, but can’t seem to shake off the irrational feeling. For example,
feeling like one is going crazy, but rationally knowing that it is not
true. The quality of this side effect resembles being in a bad dream and
not being able to wake up. Celexa side effects
Forgetfulness - Unable to remember what one ordinarily would remember.
Celexa side effects
Insomnia - Sleeplessness caused by physical stress, mental stress or
stimulants, such as coffee or medications; a condition of being
abnormally awake when one would ordinarily be able to fall and remain
asleep. Celexa side effects
Irritability – An abnormal reaction of being annoyed or disturbed in
response to a stimulus (the environment: that which is happening around
one). Celexa side effects
Jitteriness - Nervous fidgeting without apparent cause. Celexa side
effects
Lethargy - Mental and physical sluggishness and apathy (a feeling of
hopelessness that “nothing can be done”) which can deteriorate into an
unconscious state resembling deep sleep. A numbed state of mind. Celexa
side effects
Libido Decreased - An abnormal loss of sexual energy or desire. Celexa
side effects
Panic Reaction - A sudden, overpowering, chaotic and confused mental
state of terror resulting in being doubt-ridden, often accompanied with
hyperventilation and extreme anxiety. Celexa side effects
Restlessness Aggravated - A constantly worsening troubled state of mind
characterized by the person being increasingly nervous, unable to relax,
and easily angered. Celexa side effects
Somnolence - Feeling sleepy all the time or having a condition of
semi-consciousness. Celexa side effects
Suicide Attempt - An unsuccessful deliberate attack on one’s own life
with the intention of ending it. Celexa side effects
Suicidal Tendency - Most likely will attempt to kill oneself. Celexa
side effects
Tremulousness Nervous - Very jumpy, shaky, and uneasy, while feeling
fearful and timid. The condition is characterized by thoughts dreading
the future, involuntary quivering, trembling, and feeling distressed and
suddenly upset. Celexa side effects
Yawning - Involuntary opening of the mouth with deep inhalation of air.
Celexa side effects
REPRODUCTIVE FEMALE
Breast Neoplasm - A tumor or cancer, of either of the two milk-secreting
organs on the chest of a woman. Celexa side effects
Menorrhagia - Abnormally heavy menstrual period or a menstrual flow that
has continued for an unusually long period of time. Celexa side effects
Menstrual Cramps - Painful, involuntary uterus contractions that women
experience around the time of their menstrual period, sometimes causing
pain in the lower back and thighs. Celexa side effects
Menstrual Disorder - A disturbance or derangement in the normal function
of a woman’s menstrual period. Celexa side effects
Pelvic Inflammation - The reaction of the body to infectious, allergic,
or chemical irritation, which, in turn, causes tissue irritation,
injury, or bacterial infection characterized by pain, redness, swelling,
and sometimes loss of function. The reaction usually begins in the
uterus and spreads to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and other areas in
the hipbone region of the body. Celexa side effects
Premenstrual Syndrome - Various physical and mental symptoms commonly
experienced by women of childbearing age usually 2 to 7 days before the
start of their monthly period. There are over 150 symptoms including
eating binges, behavioral changes, moodiness, irritability, fatigue,
fluid retention, breast tenderness, headaches, bloating, anxiety, and
depression. The symptoms cease shortly after the period begins, and
disappear with menopause. Celexa side effects
Spotting Between Menses - Abnormal bleeding between periods. Unusual
spotting between menstrual cycles. Celexa side effects
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (ORGANS INVOLVED IN BREATHING)
Asthma - A disease of the breathing system initiated by an allergic
reaction or a chemical, with repeated attacks of coughing, sticky mucus,
wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. The
disease can reach a state where it stops a person from exhaling, leading
to unconsciousness and death. Celexa side effects
Breath Shortness - Unnatural breathing, using a lot of effort resulting
in not enough air taken in by the body. Celexa side effects
Bronchitis - Inflammation of the two main breathing tubes leading from
the windpipe to the lungs. The disease is marked by coughing, a
low-grade fever, chest pain, and hoarseness, caused by an allergic
reaction. Celexa side effects
Coughing - A cough is the response to an irritation, such as mucus, that
causes the muscles controlling the breathing process to expel air from
the lungs suddenly and noisily to keep the air passages free from the
irritating material. Celexa side effects
Laryngitis - Inflammation of the voice box characterized by hoarseness,
sore throat, and coughing. It can be caused by straining the voice or
exposure to infectious, allergic or chemical irritation. Celexa side
effects
Nasal Congestion - The presence of an abnormal amount of fluid in the
nose. Celexa side effects
Pneumonia Tracheitis - Bacterial infection of the air passageways and
lungs that causes redness, swelling and pain in the windpipe. Other
symptoms are high fever, chills, pain in the chest, difficulty
breathing, and coughing with mucus discharge. Celexa side effects
Rhinitis - Chemical irritation causing pain, redness and swelling in the
mucus membranes of the nose. Celexa side effects
Sinus Congestion - The mucus-lined areas of the bones in the face that
are thought to help warm and moisten air to the nose. These areas become
clogged with excess fluid or become infected. Celexa side effects
Sinus Headache - An abnormal amount of fluid in the hollows of the
facial bone structure, especially around the nose. This excess fluid
creates pressure, causing pain in the head. Celexa side effects
Sinusitis - The body reacting to chemical irritation causing redness,
swelling and pain in the area of the hollows in the facial bones
especially around the nose. Celexa side effects
SKELETAL
Neck/Shoulder Pain - Hurtful sensations of the nerve endings caused by
damage to the tissues in the neck and shoulder, signaling danger of
disease. Celexa side effects
SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN, LEGS AND ARMS)
Acne - Eruptions of the oil glands of the skin, especially on the face,
marked by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, bumps, and more severely, by
cysts and scarring. Celexa side effects
Alopecia - The loss of hair, baldness. Celexa side effects
Angioedema - Intense itching and swelling welts on the skin called hives
caused by an allergic reaction to internal or external agents. The
reaction is common to a food or a drug. Chronic cases can last for a
long period of time. Celexa side effects
Dermatitis - Generally irritated skin that can be caused by any of a
number of irritating conditions, such as parasites, fungus, bacteria, or
foreign substances causing an allergic reaction. It is a general
inflammation of the skin. Celexa side effects
Dry Lips - The lack of normal moisture in the fleshy folds that surround
the mouth. Celexa side effects
Dry Skin - The lack of normal moisture/oils in the surface layer of the
body. The skin is the body’s largest organ. Celexa side effects
Epidermal Necrolysis - An abnormal condition in which a large portion of
the skin becomes intensely red and peels off like a second-degree burn.
Often the symptoms include blistering. Celexa side effects
Eczema - A severe or continuing skin disease marked by redness, crusting
and scaling, with watery blisters and itching. It is often difficult to
treat and will sometimes go away only to reappear again. Celexa side
effects
Folliculitis - Inflammation of a follicle (small body sac), especially a
hair follicle. A hair follicle contains the root of a hair. Celexa side
effects
Furunculosis - Skin boils that show up repeatedly. Celexa side effects
Lipoma - A tumor of mostly fat cells that is not health endangering.
Celexa side effects
Pruritus - Extreme itching of often-undamaged skin. Celexa side effects
Rash - A skin eruption or discoloration that may or may not be itching,
tingling, burning, or painful. It may be caused by an allergy, a skin
irritation or a skin disease. Celexa side effects
Skin Nodule - A bulge, knob, swelling or outgrowth in the skin that is a
mass of tissue or cells. Celexa side effects
RELATED TO THE SENSES
Conjunctivitis - Infection of the membrane that covers the eyeball and
lines the eyelid, caused by a virus, allergic reaction, or an irritating
chemical. It is characterized by redness, a discharge of fluid and
itching. Celexa side effects
Dry Eyes - Not enough moisture in the eyes. Celexa side effects
Earache - Pain in the ear. Celexa side effects
Eye Infection - The invasion of the eye tissue by a bacteria, virus,
fungus, etc, causing damage to the tissue, with toxicity. Infection
spreading in the body progresses into disease. Celexa side effects
Eye Irritation - An inflammation of the eye. Celexa side effects
Metallic Taste - A range of taste impairment from distorted taste to a
complete loss of taste. Celexa side effects
Pupils Dilated - Abnormal expansion of the black circular opening in the
center of the eye. Celexa side effects
Taste Alteration - Abnormal flavor detection in food. Celexa side
effects
Tinnitus - A buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound in one or both ears
occurring from the use of certain drugs. Celexa side effects
Vision Abnormal - Normal images are seen differently by the viewer than
by others. Celexa side effects
Vision Blurred - Eyesight is dim or indistinct and hazy in outline or
appearance. Celexa side effects
Visual Disturbance - Eyesight is interfered with or interrupted. Some
disturbances are light sensitivity and the inability to easily
distinguish colors. Celexa side effects
URINARY SYSTEM
Blood in Urine - Blood is present when one empties the liquid waste
product of the kidneys through the bladder by urinating in the toilet,
turning the water pink to bright red. Or you can see spots of blood in
the water after urinating. Celexa side effects
Dysuria - Difficult or painful urination. Celexa side effects
Kidney Stone - Small hard masses of salt deposits that the kidney forms.
Celexa side effects
Urinary Frequency - Having to urinate more often than usual or between
unusually short time periods. Celexa side effects
Urinary Tract Infection - An invasion of bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.,
of the system in the body. This starts with the kidneys, which eliminate
urine from the body. If the invasion goes unchecked, it can injure
tissue and progress into disease. Celexa side effects
Urinary Urgency - A sudden compelling urge to urinate, accompanied by
discomfort in the bladder. Celexa side effects
UROGENITAL (URINARY TRACT AND/OR GENITAL
STRUCTURES OR FUNCTIONS)
Anorgasmia - Failure to experience an orgasm. Celexa side effects
Ejaculation Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge of semen during
orgasm. Celexa side effects
Menstrual Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge during the monthly
menstrual cycle. Celexa side effects
VIOLENT OR PHYSICALLY DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS
Acute Renal Failure - The kidneys stop excreting waste products
properly, leading to rapid poisoning (toxicity) in the body. Celexa side
effects
Anaphylaxis - A violent, sudden, and severe drop in blood pressure
caused by a re-exposure to a foreign protein or a second dosage of a
drug that may be fatal unless emergency treatment is given right away.
Celexa side effects
Grand Mal Seizures (or Convulsions) - A recurring sudden, violent and
involuntary attack of muscle spasms with a loss of consciousness. Celexa
side effects
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - A life threatening, rare reaction to an
anti-psychotic drug marked by fever, muscular rigidity, changed mental
status, and dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Celexa side
effects
Pancreatitis - Chemical irritation with redness, swelling, and pain in
the pancreas where digestive enzymes and hormones are secreted. Celexa
side effects
QT Prolongation - A very fast heart rhythm disturbance that is too fast
for the heart to beat effectively so the blood to the brain falls,
causing a sudden loss of consciousness and may cause sudden cardiac
death. Celexa side effects
Rhabdomyolysis - The breakdown and release of muscle fibers into the
circulatory system. Some of the fibers are poisonous to the kidney and
frequently result in kidney damage. Celexa side effects
Serotonin Syndrome - A disorder brought on by excessive levels of
serotonin. It is caused by drugs and can be fatal. Symptoms include
euphoria, drowsiness, sustained and rapid eye movement, agitation,
reflexes overreacting, rapid muscle contractions, abnormal movements of
the foot, clumsiness, feeling drunk and dizzy without any intake of
alcohol, jaw muscles contracting and relaxing excessively, muscle
twitching, high body temperature, rigid body, rotating mental status -
including confusion and excessive happiness - diarrhea and loss of
consciousness. Celexa side effects
Thrombocytopenia - An abnormal decrease in the number of blood platelets
in the circulatory system. A decrease in platelets would cause a
decrease in the ability of the blood to clot when necessary. Celexa side
effects
Torsades de Pointes – An unusually rapid heart rhythm starting in the
lower heart chambers. If the short bursts of rapid heart rhythm continue
for a prolonged period, it can degenerate into a more rapid rhythm and
can be fatal. Celexa side effects