Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20110824/fda-warns-of-celexa-heart-risk?\ ecd=wnl_nal_emw_082411 FDA: Celexa May Damage Heart at High Doses Fatal Changes to Heart's Rhythm Possible From Antidepressant By J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by J. , MD Aug. 24, 2011 -- The antidepressant Celexa can cause possibly fatal changes to the heart's electrical activity, the FDA today warned. Celexa should no longer be used at doses higher than 40 milligrams per day. The drug's new label will remove a statement suggesting that some patients may need 60 milligrams per day. It will also warn of the drug's risk to the heart. According to the FDA, Celexa " can cause abnormal changes to the electrical activity of the heart. " These changes, known as prolongation of the QT interval, can lead to fatal changes in the heart's rhythm. " Patients at particular risk for developing prolongation of the QT interval include those with underlying heart conditions and those who are predisposed to low levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood, " the FDA warns. The higher the Celexa dose, the greater the risk to the heart. Celexa should no longer be used by people who were born with long QT syndrome. Any side effects linked to Celexa should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program online at fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or by phone at . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 > peggy wrote: > FDA: Celexa May Damage Heart at High Doses > Fatal Changes to Heart's Rhythm Possible From Antidepressant Peggy: Another reason Doctors and those people with leg cramps should be checked for low levels of potassium and magnesium. " Patients at particular risk for developing prolongation of the QT interval include those with underlying heart conditions and those who are predisposed to low levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood, " the FDA warns. Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 > Peggy wrote: > Aug. 24, 2011 -- The antidepressant Celexa can cause possibly fatal changes to the heart's electrical activity, the FDA today warned. > Celexa should no longer be used at doses higher than 40 milligrams I take Citalopram 20mg's once at night. Is this the exact same thing as Celexa? , a little soggy in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yes, Citalopram is the generic for Celexa. Christy > wrote: > I take Citalopram 20mg's once at night. Is this the exact same thing as Celexa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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