Citalopram or Celexa Is Often Used to Treat Depression

Multiple Choice

Citalopram or Celexa is often used to treat depression. It comes in tablet form and should be taken by mouth one time per day. This drug is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) . How does citalopram work?

A) It reduces anxiety.
B) It speeds up circuits in the brain.
C) It increases the amount of serotonin in the brain.
D) It decreases the amount of serotonin in the brain.