The New Hope for PC Patients - Celexa for Prostate Cancer

Be informed: Celexa, or its generic namereduced in the same period from 10.6 to 3 per
Citalopram is a drug used to treat depression,day.
being a mood elevator, a class of antidepressantSo what does this mean? It means that the new
called SSRI. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor,label antidepressant drugs, like Celexa could be the
or SSRI, works by increasing the quantity of anext answer for prostate cancer problems.
certain natural substance located in the brain.Treating Celexa for prostate cancer could be a
Take note: Celexa is an anti-depression drug. Ifviable option.
used outside that prescription, it is important toAn older and more common treatment for hot
ask first medical judgment. Even then, it is stillflushes in prostate cancer patients was Megace,
considered wise to get medical attention always.generic name Megestrol Acetate. It is a female
The news is Celexa for prostate cancer. Thishormone progesterone derivative, a progestogen.
antidepressant was found to treat hot flashesWhen prostate cancer patients are treated with
effectively in men undergoing hormonal therapyhormonal theraphy, Megace is employed and most
for prostate cancer. The October issue of theof the times used in junction with Lupron or
Mayo Clinic Proceedings (reference date OctoberZoladex which produces surprisingly effective
11, 2004) had researchers report that:results of 90% reduction of hot flushes. But there
The antidepressant (Celexa) is an effectivehad been isolated reports that the cancer had
medication that reduces the hot flashes of menprogressed while having Megace treatment, and it
who are undergoing hormone therapy forwas found out that Megace could have opposite
prostate cancerprogression of the disease on some patients.
The Paxil, or Paroxetine compound found inTry suggesting the Celexa for prostate problems
Celexa seems to be responsible for diminishingto your physician. Celexa for prostate could be
these hot flushes, the researchers have reported.your only hope in defeating cancer. But never
During the duration of the 5 weeks of study, theself-administer drugs such as Celexa (or any of
18 men who completed the therapy under closethose mentioned) for any reason, always seek
monitoring had illustrated hot flashes reductionprofessional help. There are dozens of things you
from 6.2 to 2.5 per day. These hot flash scores,need to know and must check before you begin
and the frequency multiplied by the severity,using Celexa for prostate cancer treatment.