Are you taking Celexa? If you are, you may be one of the millions of Celexa users who are using the drug safely and with the supervision of a doctor. Then again, it is possible that you experienced such adverse Celexa side affects that your quality of life was impaired. If you were pregnant while taking Celexa, side effects may have even caused birth defects or a miscarriage. It is in your best interests to research as much as possible about this drug to see if you should discuss next steps with your doctor or lawyer.

You may be wondering what Celexa is. After all, you may be unknowingly on it. Celexa is the brand for Citalopram, a selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor, or SSRI. SSRIs are a class of drugs that work to block the re uptake of an important transmitter, serotonin, that is thought to regulate mood. In doing so, SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin, and possibly help to regulate moods better.

Citalopram was sold exclusively as Celexa until 2003. That year, the original patent expired, and generic versions became available. While it is approved for depression treatment, it has also been used for anxiety and panic disorder treatment.

Celexa has been linked to birth defects within babies. Pregnant women who have taken this drug report that their children are impaired, especially as they age. Mothers may not even realize there is an association between antidepressants and birth defects. To establish this, they should contact their doctors and visit Celexa message boards.

If you have ever purchase Celexa, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. There are Celexa lawsuits that allege users have had many adverse side affects, including birth defects in pregnant women. Of course, users who experience side affects or think they have should contact their doctor or psychiatrist first. What they should do next is see what legal options are available to them.