Cita S 20 mg Tablet

How to use Cita S 20 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cita S 20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Cita S 20 mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Expert Advice

• It is one of the most well-tolerated antidepressant.
• Cita S 20 mg Tablet effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
• It can take 2-3 weeks for Cita S 20 mg Tablet to start working.
• It has a lower chance of causing sexual dysfunction than other similar medications.
• Take it in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
• The addiction/dependence potential of Cita S 20 mg Tablet is very less.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Cita S cause hair loss?

There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of Cita S. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of Cita S.

Q. Can I take Cita S with coffee?

There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with Cita S but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.

Q. Why does Cita S cause nausea?

Cita S increases the activity of serotonin, a chemical responsible for inducing vomiting.

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Cita S?

There are reports that suggest that the use of Cita S can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important point to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain than to lose increased weight.

Q. Can I stop taking Cita S when my symptoms are relieved?

No, you should continue to take Cita S even if you feel well. If you stop Cita S suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.

Q. Can the use of Cita S cause sleepiness?

Yes, Cita S can make you feel sleepy. At the beginning of your treatment: do not drive, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities, until you know how this medicine affects you. Show moreShow less