Citalopram is sold under the brand name Celexa in U.S. and Canada. Citalopram is an oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medication.
Celexa treats depression and anxiety by improving the imbalance state of certain chemicals in the brain and ultimately improves mood swings. Citalopram has an effect on the flow of neurotransmitters (chemicals) in the brain.
There's no difference between the effectiveness of Celexa and it's generic equivalent citalopram.
Citalopram has several potential minor side effects when used for proper treatment of bipolar disorder. Common side effects can include sleepiness, cotton mouth, nausea, and a problem sleeping.
Antidepressants and alcohol are known to induce several side effects such as drowsiness, sleepiness, etc. Majority of these side effects are often aggravated when combining alcohol with antidepressants
