Diana Rangaves PharmD, RPh

The Celexa dosage for adults is typically 20 mg daily. Nonetheless, you can start with a smaller dose and work up to a maximum daily dose of 40 mg. Take the missed dose of this medication as soon as you remember.

Mood stabilizers are psychiatric medications commonly prescribed to people with bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, and borderline personality disorder. These medications help prevent the highs and lows of mood shifts experienced with these disorders. They work by reducing abnormal activity in the brain.

Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) are classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medications are prescribed for treating psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. People taking either medication may experience side effects ranging from mild to severe. 

MAOIs are monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and they are prescribed to treat depression. An MAOI diet has little to no tyramine, a protein found in some foods. An interaction between MAOI and tyramine found in some protein-rich food can cause serious complications. Therefore, if you are taking an MAOI medication, you should not consume foods rich in tyramine. This is because it blocks the enzyme that breaks down the protein tyramine, increasing the tyramine level in your body, which can cause dangerous side effects.