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Celexa Alternatives Compared

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Celexa Sertraline Citalopram
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Celexa (citalopram) Sertraline Citalopram
Prescription only

Celexa is an effective antidepressant but it may cause more side effects than other SSRIs, such as escitalopram. 20 mg/day is the maximum recommended dosage for seniors older than 60 years, people... View more

Prescription only

Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Prescribed for Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder... View more

Prescription only

Citalopram may be used to treat depression and off-label to treat other conditions such as anxiety and OCD. Side effects such as insomnia, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, and increased sweating may... View more

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

Celexa has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 858 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect.

Sertraline has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 4181 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

Citalopram has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2162 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Common side effects include:

  • drowsiness
  • ejaculatory disorder
  • nausea
  • insomnia
  • diaphoresis

See also: Celexa side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • dyspepsia
  • fatigue
  • insomnia
  • loose stools
  • nausea
  • tremor
  • headache
  • paresthesia
  • anorexia
  • decreased libido
  • delayed ejaculation
  • diaphoresis
  • ejaculation failure
  • xerostomia
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See also: sertraline side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • drowsiness
  • ejaculatory disorder
  • nausea
  • insomnia
  • diaphoresis

See also: citalopram side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $10.06
Cost* $1,005.74

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $0.55 - $0.56
Cost* $54.65 - $56.06

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.74
Cost* $73.93

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral concentrate
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

 Zoloft Celexa
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

35 hours

66 hours

35 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 692 drugs are known to interact with Celexa:

  • 271 major drug interactions (953 brand and generic names)
  • 371 moderate drug interactions (1672 brand and generic names)
  • 50 minor drug interactions (148 brand and generic names)

A total of 648 drugs are known to interact with sertraline:

  • 152 major drug interactions (594 brand and generic names)
  • 490 moderate drug interactions (2018 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)

A total of 692 drugs are known to interact with citalopram:

  • 271 major drug interactions (953 brand and generic names)
  • 371 moderate drug interactions (1672 brand and generic names)
  • 50 minor drug interactions (148 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of citalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with sertraline. Alcohol can... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of citalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

November 07, 2014

December 15, 2015
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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