8/6/2001

Suicide After Only a Month on Celexa

"…depression worsened on Celexa."

My son, age 46, had battled depression, anxiety & panic attacks for many years. He was using Wellbutrin & Xanax. In early June, 2001, his psychiatrist prescribed Celexa. On June 18th, he saw his shrink again to report that his depression was worsening. On June 28, 2001, he shot himself in the head.

The monograph on Celexa under "PRECAUTIONS" states that "the possibility of a suicide attempt is inherent in depression and may persist until significant remission occurs. Close supervision of high risk patients should accompany initial drug therapy".

A sorrowing Mom in FL.