Citalopram

Citalopram is approved to treat the symptoms of major depression. Maximum dose is not to exceed 40mg a day. A newer version is often prescribed called Cipralex. SSRIs work by preventing serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain. This helps prolong the mood lightening effect of any released serotonin. In this way, citalopram helps relieve depression, panic and fear.