Any Mothers Taking Celexa (Ciltropram)?

I have been taking it for almost 2 years now, I was curious because strange things had been happening to me that I couldn't explain, I went to the Psych ER many times talking about these symptoms and I come to find out that they are caused by my medication.

So Beware:

Side effects and drug interactions of Celexa

Citalopram is generally considered safe and well-tolerated in the therapeutic dose range of 20 to 60 mg/day. A doctor must always monitor a patient taking an SSRI like citalopram. Distinct from some other agents in its class, citalopram exhibits linear pharmacokinetics and minimal drug interaction potential, making it a better choice for the elderly or comorbid patients.^[8] Citalopram should be taken with caution when using St John's wort.^[9]

Citalopram can have a number of adverse effects. In clinical trials, over 10% of patients reported one or more of the following side effects: fatigue, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased sweating (hyperhidrosis), trembling, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, insomnia, cardiac arrhythmia, hallucinations, blood pressure changes, nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhea, heightened anorgasmia in females, impotence and ejaculatory problems in males. In rare cases (around over 1% of cases), some allergic reactions, convulsions, mood swings, anxiety and confusion have been reported. Also sedation may be present during treatment of citalopram. If this occurs it is advisable to take the dose at bedtime instead of in the morning.

Another uncommon side effect of some antidepressant medications is bruxism (teeth grinding). However there is no evidence directly implicating Citalopram with teeth grinding.^[10]

Citalopram and other SSRIs have been shown to cause a preoccupation with sexual content in some patients, both males and females.^[11]

Citalopram is contraindicated in individuals taking MAOIs. It is considered relatively safe in overdose, although fatal cases of dosages 840 mg to 1960 mg have been reported.^[12]

SSRI discontinuation syndrome has been reported when treatment is stopped. Tapering off citalopram therapy, as opposed to abrupt discontinuation, is recommended in order to diminish the occurrence and severity of discontinuation symptoms.