Celexa is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat depression. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In addition to its use as a treatment for depression, Celexa may be prescribed to treat other mental health conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, certain eating disorders, substance abuse problems, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and panic disorder.
Celexa is available as an oral tablet. It contains the drug citalopram, which is also available in generic form. Celexa is only available by prescription from a licensed health care provider.