Citalopram (Celexa®)

This is a fact sheet for patients about the SSRI Citalopram (Celexa) that explains what the drug is, how it works, how it should be taken and what precautions apply to this drug. Citalopram is used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including unipolar depression (low mood), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.