Generic Celexa refers to the medication citalopram hydrobromide, which is an antidepressant belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa is the brand name under which citalopram is marketed. When the patent for a brand-name medication expires, other pharmaceutical companies can produce and sell the same drug under its generic name. In the case of Celexa, the generic version is citalopram. Both Celexa and its generic equivalent, citalopram, contain the same active ingredient and are used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other related conditions. They work by increasing the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood. Generic citalopram…