Dangerous Antidepressant Drug: Celexa
What is Celexa?
Celexa, known generically as citalopram HBr, is an antidepressant from the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) drug family. Manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Celexa came on the market in 1999.
Celexa and Birth Defects
Celexa has been connected to birth defects. Mothers taking SSRIs during pregnancy – especially in the third trimester – run the risk of giving birth to a child with one or more of the following birth defects:
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Celexa Controversy
Celexa is not approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for pediatric depression and cannot be promoted for the treatment of teens with depression. But doctors can prescribe Celexa for teens for “off-label” or unapproved use.
The New York State Attorney General began an inquiry into Celexa’s “off-label” use after reports that Forest Pharmaceuticals did not disclose all the results of a failed drug trial in children while promoting a positive drug trial with patients of the same age.
FDA Warning
FDA requires all antidepressant medications to have a "black box" warning about the increased risk of suicide in teenagers and children. But, a black box warning does not prohibit the use of antidepressants in children and teenagers.
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