Depression in elderly patients

Among all SSRIs – generic Celexa (citalopram) antidepressant is particularly attractive for elderly patients with depression. It was first approved for use in Denmark in 1989 and currently it is one of the most widely used antidepressants in most European countries and the USA.

Chemical structure of citalopram is unique among other antidepressants. Powerful and the most selective of all currently available SSRIs, citalopram has almost no effect on the reuptake of norepinephrine, dopamine and GABA, as well as on the receptors of other neurotransmitters.

The results of pharmacokinetic studies of cheap Celexa in 8 healthy people aged 23 to 34 years demonstrate that the antidepressant is absorbed rapidly and almost wholly, irrespective of food intake. High bioavailability of citalopram in an average of 80 suggests that first-pass metabolism of the drug is limited.

The use of Celexa without prescription may be useful in treating not only depression but other emotional disorders.
Celexa effectiveness in post-stroke depression. Efficacy and safety of citalopram in the treatment of patients with post stroke depression were studied in a randomized, placebo-controlled study carried out by double blind method.

The researchers concluded that citalopram is effective drug for the treatment of post stroke depression, especially if the depression began more than 8 weeks after stroke. Years of experience with generic Celexa confirms earlier research data on the absence of antidepressant cardiotoxicity. Citalopram does not cause liver pathology.

Medics recommend to buy Celexa online and start with a dose of 20mg once daily, regardless of the age of the patient. Given the clinical outcome of treatment and severity of depression in the elderly dosage may be increased, reaching maximum 40mg once per day.