Health Canada Cautions on High Celexa Doses
Date Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Health Canada has announced that the antidepressant Celexa should not be taken at doses of more than 40 mg a day, saying that higher doses can cause abnormal heart rhythms, based on the results of a research study.
Celexais used to treat depression and is currently available as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets.
According to a press release issued by Health Canada, high doses of Celexa can cause changes to the electrical activity of your heart that can lead to serious abnormal heart rhythms which can be life threatening.
If you experience any symptoms of abnormal heart rhythms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or seizures while you are taking Celexa, you should contact your health care professional immediately.
Before starting treatment with Celexa you should tell your health care professional if you have had any heart problems, if you are taking other medications and if you have had low levels of potassium and/or magnesium in your blood.
If you are already taking Celexa you should consult with your doctor to determine if you are taking the correct dose.
Lundbeck Canada has worked with Health Canada to include the new safety information regarding abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of Celexa into the Canadian Product Monograph.
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Health Canada Cautions on High Celexa Doses
Date Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Health Canada has announced that the antidepressant Celexa should not be taken at doses of more than 40 mg a day, saying that higher doses can cause abnormal heart rhythms, based on the results of a research study.
Celexais used to treat depression and is currently available as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets.
According to a press release issued by Health Canada, high doses of Celexa can cause changes to the electrical activity of your heart that can lead to serious abnormal heart rhythms which can be life threatening.
If you experience any symptoms of abnormal heart rhythms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or seizures while you are taking Celexa, you should contact your health care professional immediately.
Before starting treatment with Celexa you should tell your health care professional if you have had any heart problems, if you are taking other medications and if you have had low levels of potassium and/or magnesium in your blood.
If you are already taking Celexa you should consult with your doctor to determine if you are taking the correct dose.
Lundbeck Canada has worked with Health Canada to include the new safety information regarding abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of Celexa into the Canadian Product Monograph.
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