Is Celexa Good for Anxiety?

Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medication.

What Is Celexa Used For?

Celexa is used to treat depression. Celexa is also used off-label (not approved for use for these conditions by the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA) to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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