Feliz

Feliz (Citalopram Hydrobromide/Escitalopram Oxalate) is used to treat depressive illness, and is classified as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). However, this medicine is said to be different to other SSRI antidepressants. It exhibits its therapeutic effects on the brain by causing the inhibition of the serotonin reuptake. As a direct result of this, the effects of the neurotransmitter serotonin is increased in the brain, which helps contribute to the mood, while also alleviating symptoms of depression. In certain cases, physicians have instructed patients to use this medicine for panic disorder.

Feliz (Citalopram Hydrobromide/Escitalopram Oxalate) tablets are available as a 20mg strength formulation. Before your physician decides on the dosage required, an assessment of your symptoms and condition will take place. It is common for adult patients affected by depression to be instructed by their physician to take 20mg a day. The physician will also assess the condition regularly, and may adjust the dosage to 40mg per day. However, this will not be needed in all cases, and it is possible that some patients will not have their dosage changed. Therefore, it is essential to closely follow all directions provided by your physician.

Patients who use the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Feliz (Citalopram Hydrobromide) might suffer from side effects. You should tell your physician if this happens. A list of possible examples is given here:

• Reduced libido
• Tingling sensation
• Ejaculation problems
• Changes in body weight
• A mild cough or sneezing

Remember that serious side effects have been known to occur in some cases. You will be required to immediately attend the emergency room or to consult your physician if you notice slurring of speech, cramping which affects the muscles, seizures, hallucinations, abnormally reactive reflexes or any other side effects not listed here.

Feliz (Citalopram Hydrobromide/Escitalopram Oxalate) carries with it a risk of sudden behavior changes and thoughts of suicide (as do other antidepressant medicines). Your physician will wish to see you quite often during treatment, so that you can be properly evaluated for signs of this.

Should you become drowsy after administering this medicine, you should not drive or do anything else that requires full alertness (such as using machines).