celexa

How long does Citalopram Hydrobromide stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of citalopram hydrobromide is about 35 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. The half-life runs longer in some people — roughly 30-50% longer in older adults and about doubled with reduced liver function; citalopram's metabolites are at least 8 times less potent and are not a longer-acting concern.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: CELEXA (citalopram hydrobromide) tablet — DailyMed label.

Frequently asked questions

What does Celexa treat?

Celexa (Citalopram Hydrobromide) may be used to treat alcoholism, dementia, depressive disorder, diabetic neuropathies, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tobacco use disorder, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Celexa work?

Celexa is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block the transporter that pulls serotonin back into nerve cells, so more of this mood-related chemical stays in the gaps between neurons to keep signaling. They act mainly on serotonin, which tends to mean fewer side effects than older antidepressants.

How is Celexa rated?

pharmaranks gives Celexa a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

Is there a coupon or discount for Celexa?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Celexa. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Celexa?

Celexa is marketed by Forest Labs. You can see Forest Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Celexa a brand-name or generic drug?

Celexa is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Citalopram Hydrobromide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Citalopram Hydrobromide are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Celexa available over the counter?

No. Celexa is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Celexa come in?

Celexa is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Celexa?

Celexa is classified as serotonin reuptake inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Celexa FDA-registered?

Celexa is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021046. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Celexa been recalled by the FDA?

Celexa has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Celexa safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Celexa a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.