SIDE-EFFECTS OF ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS

An SSRI like Celexa can assist in balancing serotonin by

CITALOPRAM (CELEXA) preventing the nerve cells in the brain from absorbing it.
(CELEXA)

BRAIN GI TRACT SWEAT GLANDS SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

diminished libido,
Sleep disturbances, Nausea and Constipation, Diarrhea Dry mouth Sweating anorgasmia,
Drowsiness and vomiting due to stimulation of the Serotonin affects both the impotence and
lightheadedness, caused by Effects on the GI tract are sympathetic nervous hypothalamus, which sets delayed ejaculation
anxiousness stimulation of mediated stimulation of system. Patients with our core temperature at Inhibits serotonin
serotonin 3 serotonin 3 and 4 receptors. depression demonstrate which sweating occurs, and reuptake. An increase
mainly due to receptors located at This stimulation can lead to heightened activation of the spinal cord, which may in serotonin may
activation of the hypothalamus increased GI motility, GI the sympathetic nervous lead to excessive sweating. affect other
serotonergic 5-HT2 and the brainstem cramps. If the increase in GI system, which is hormones and
receptors and motility is severe enough this responsible for neurotransmitters,
increased can lead to diarrhea. decreasing salivary flow. such as testosterone
noradrenergic and Selective Serotonin and dopamine.
dopaminergic Reuptake Inhibitors
neurotransmission (SSRIs), has been found
to significantly reduce
sympathetic activation

SOURCES:
https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/adverse-effects-of-ssris-2169
https://www.healthline.com/health/citalopram-oral-tablet#side-effects
https://www.goodrx.com/blog/medications-cause-excessive-sweating-side-effect/
https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/jfmdp/journal-of-family-medicine-and-disease-prevention-jfmdp-1-008.pdf