High dose of Celexa may cause heart problems

[Briza]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/fda-warns-that-antidepressant-can-interfere-with-heart-pumping-action-at-high-doses/2011/08/24/gIQA6XiJbJ_story.html

Note from ICNDonna: Please go to the Washington Post site above to read about possible problems with doses above 40 mg.

[ICNDonna]

Thank you for sharing this information --- it could be very important to some of us.

:grouphug:

Donna

[Pammylynn8]

I take a high dose of lexapro, another SSRI, and I have had no problem with it. I have been on for 9 years. I am wondering if doctors might want to try another kind of SSRI then?

Note from ICNDonna: I have edited this post after reading Pammylynn's post below.

[Briza]

I take a high dose of lexapro, another SSRI, and I have had one problem with it. I have been on for 9 years. I am wondering if doctors might want to try another kind of SSRI then?

You should look into it, especially since Lexapro is very closely related to Celexa.

[Pammylynn8]

You should look into it, especially since Lexapro is very closely related to Celexa.

ops- lol. I mean I have had no problems with it. I cannot type today.. I will check into it though

[ICNDonna]

If you google "difference between celexa and lexapro" you will find that the side effects are different --- it is an interesting comparison.

If you have concerns, by all means discuss them with the ordering physician.

Donna