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Citalopram, known by the trade name Celexa, is an antidepressant medication. It does not cause physical or psychological dependence - it does not cause a withdrawal syndrome, which is requisite for the definition of addiction.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoSince there are withdrawal side effects, it can be argued that it is addictive because it may be painful to stop taking it which in effect means that you are addicted to it in order to avoid the pain of withdrawal.
Also, may be a psychological addiction - "the crutch" where people believe that they need it in order to feel good.
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∙ 9y agoLexapro is a widely prescribed antidepressant. Lexapro is not addictive but can have some side effects like fatigue and insomnia.
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∙ 15y agoprobably not, if a person abuses lexapro and takes more than the required dose they can have a seretonergic storm (seretonin syndrome) which can be deadly.
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∙ 11y agoyes it is
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Does citalopram give a false positive drug test?
No, citalopram is a SSRI medicine. There is nothing addictive in it which could trigger a false positive test. If you truly feel that your drug test was in error, you can request a hair test, which will show drug use for longer than a urine test, and should prove the point for you.
Does citalopram contain methadone?
Citalopram is an antidepressant medication, while methadone is a narcotic drug from opioids.
What is the generic name for the drug Celexa?
Citalopram
What is the active drug in the antidepressant Talam?
citalopram
Does citalopram contain a stimulant?
no. it is an SSRI drug.
The addictive drug in cigarettes is carbon monoxide?
Nicotine is the addictive substance in cigarettes.
Is the drug Crestor addictive?
No, Crestor is not addictive.
Is the drug loud addictive?
Not as addictive as P.
Are inhalants addictive?
Is the drug inhalants addictive?
What is the durg in a cigarettes?
There is nicotine they are a drug because they are addictive so any thing that is addictive is a drug like alcohol is classed as a drug
Is Cymbalta and citalopram the same drug?
Both for depression but not the same
What is an addictive drug?
Heroin
