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Total Celexa reports: 180.Celexa FDA safety alerts: 2004 2005 .
Reported deaths: 32 Reported hospitalizations: 50.
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Reported Celexa Side Effects: completed suicide, anxiety, suicidal ideation, agitation, depression, insomnia, intentional overdose, fall, aggression, suicide attempt, gun shot wound.
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Celexa Side Effects Report #5147649-9Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Apr 10, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5147650-5
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with postpartum stress disorder and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypomania. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIDEPRESSANT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5147651-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on May 25, 2006. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, delirium, flat affect, intentional overdose, irritability, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5147652-9
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, hepatitis c and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, frustration, insomnia, suicidal ideation. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RIBASPHERE. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5147654-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on July 07, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, hepatic enzyme increased, muscular weakness, suicidal ideation, weight increased. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, VITAMINS NOS, ESTRACE, PROVERA. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5147655-4
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intentional overdose, nausea, vomiting. CELEXA dosage: 720 MG ONCE PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5147656-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on July 24, 2005. Female patient, 52 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged, hypokalaemia, torsade de pointes. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEODON, ALPRAZOLAM, BUSPIRONE, TOPIRAMATE, ZIPRASIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5151146-4
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain damage, fall, headache, intentional self-injury, lung disorder, pain, panic reaction. CELEXA dosage: 10MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5152680-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, pain and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, METOPROLOL, GABAPENTIN, TEMAZEPAM, NIFEDIPINE, DYPHENHYDRAMINE, BUSPAR. Patient died on 06/02/2006.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5154550-3
CELEXA problem was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness neurosensory, dizziness, tinnitus. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5156033-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Nov 06, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal exudates, retinal infarction. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5156039-4
CELEXA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression, musculoskeletal pain and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, loss of consciousness. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ULTRAM. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5156461-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, alcohol poisoning, anxiety, arthralgia, concussion, depression, fall, hyperventilation. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5165116-3
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, weighting 9.04 lb, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, acute respiratory failure, agitation, apgar score low, aspiration, atelectasis, atrial septal defect, bacterial infection, base excess decreased. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE, PENICILLIN, EPIDURAL. Patient died on 06/06/2004.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5165117-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, pregnancy. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOMIPHENE CITRATE. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5165189-8
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN. Patient died on 12/31/2003.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5168691-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 345.9 lb, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. CELEXA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5170406-4
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with aggression, oppositional defiant disorder and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN. Patient died on 12/31/2003.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5175426-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered. CELEXA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5175470-4
CELEXA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, dizziness, heart rate irregular, hypoaesthesia oral, nausea, nervousness, vertigo. CELEXA dosage: 60 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5179944-1
Health Professional from CANADA reported CELEXA problem on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: faeces discoloured, skin disorder. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5179947-7
CELEXA problem was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematuria, prothrombin time prolonged. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, LANOXIN, NORVASC, RYTHMOL, ZESTRIL. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5179949-0
Health Professional from CANADA reported CELEXA problem on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. CELEXA dosage: 50 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON. Patient died on 07/06/2006.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5185331-2
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, fatigue, gun shot wound, head injury. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN. Patient died on 01/25/2002.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5186455-6
Health Professional from CANADA reported CELEXA problem on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 32 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, flushing, gait disturbance, hyperhidrosis. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with BIAXIN. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5186779-2
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depressed mood, palpitations and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise, renal disorder. CELEXA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5186795-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Dec 05, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: parkinson's disease. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with MAXZIDE, TERAZOSIN, LOVASTATIN, GLIPIZIDE, DILTIAZEM XT. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5186796-2
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 153.0 lb, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bipolar i disorder, cardiomegaly, completed suicide, injury asphyxiation, intentional self-injury, myocardial fibrosis, nephrosclerosis. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ELAVIL, ATIVAN, LEXAPRO, VASOTEC, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, VANCOMYCIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FERROUS SULPHATE. Patient died on 03/06/2006.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5188009-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Dec 14, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pitting oedema. CELEXA dosage: 20MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SUBOXONE, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5188511-5
CELEXA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 08, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion incomplete, contusion, overdose, physical assault, pregnancy. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ABILIFY, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5193643-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood amylase increased, lipase increased. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, PLAVIX, TOPROL, ALTACE, PREVACID, LIPITOR, ATIVAN. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5195916-5
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood amylase increased, lipase increased. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, PLAVIX, TOPROL, ALTACE, PREVACID, LIPITOR, ATIVAN. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5199504-6
Health Professional from CANADA reported CELEXA problem on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with aggression, negativism and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN. Patient died on 12/31/2003.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5379562-6
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, arthralgia, musculoskeletal stiffness and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, arthralgia, breast cancer female, diarrhoea, joint stiffness. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CELEBREX. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5379563-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on June 21, 2007. Male patient, 16 years of age, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anhedonia, homicidal ideation, irritability, poor quality sleep, suicidal ideation, tic. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, CLONIDINE, KLONOPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5382662-8
CELEXA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2007. Female patient, child 3 years of age, weighting 30.86 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: autism, breech delivery, macrocephaly. CELEXA dosage: 20MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5382685-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on July 03, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metrorrhagia, nausea, progesterone decreased, vomiting. CELEXA dosage: 20MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5401148-5
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, impaired driving ability, road traffic accident. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5404102-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 162.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression, hepatitis c, pain and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal tenderness, aggression, anxiety, back pain, blood pressure increased, delirium. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PEGASYS, EFFEXOR, BACLOFEN, OPIATE, WELLBUTRIN, VOLTAREN, AZITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5404109-5
CELEXA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, irritability, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, blood cholesterol increased, dystonia, movement disorder, muscle spasms. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5405930-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 13 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asphyxia, suicide attempt, traumatic brain injury. CELEXA dosage: unknown. Patient died on 04/15/2004.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5405932-3
CELEXA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: systemic lupus erythematosus. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, LAMICTAL, PIROXICAM, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5409647-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on July 31, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, arthralgia, musculoskeletal stiffness and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, arthralgia, breast cancer female, condition aggravated, diarrhoea, hip arthroplasty, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal stiffness, no therapeutic response. CELEXA dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CELEBREX. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5412179-3
CELEXA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 450.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, anaesthesia and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess, cellulitis, procedural complication, renal failure. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ANESTHETICS, LASIX, PRINIVIL, CATAPRES, COLACE, PEPCID, PERCOCET, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5412181-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with cognitive disorder, depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal haemorrhage. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOXYL, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B6. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5420703-X
CELEXA problem was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Aug 02, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hernia, laryngitis, pneumonia, respiratory distress, swelling. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5421467-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: corneal oedema. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, XANAX, FLONASE, ALLEGRA. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5427760-5
CELEXA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dementia alzheimer's type. CELEXA dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5429791-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEXA problem on Aug 16, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerosis coronary artery, cyanosis, emphysema, hepatic cirrhosis, pleural effusion. CELEXA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN. Patient died on 02/17/2007.
Celexa Side Effects Report #5441499-1
CELEXA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 450.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with CELEXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess limb, cellulitis, renal failure. CELEXA dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPOFOL, LASIX, PRINIVIL, CATAPRES, COLACE, PEPCID, PERCOCET, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Citalopram
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a699001.html
(sye tal' oh pram)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as citalopram during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant. Children younger than 18 years of age should not normally take citalopram, but in some cases, a doctor may decide that citalopram is the best medication to treat a child's condition.You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take citalopram or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking citalopram, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor.The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with citalopram. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/antidepressants_MG_2007.pdf.No matter your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your parent, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Citalopram is used to treat depression. Citalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Citalopram comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take citalopram at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take citalopram exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of citalopram and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once a week.
It may take 1 to 4 weeks before you feel the full benefit of citalopram. Continue to take citalopram even if you feel well. If you suddenly stop taking citalopram, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Do not stop taking citalopram without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
Citalopram is also sometimes used to treat eating disorders, alcoholism, panic disorder (condition that causes sudden attacks of extreme fear with no apparent cause), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a group of physical and emotional symptoms that occur before the menstrual period each month), and social phobia (excessive anxiety about interacting with others). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking citalopram,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to citalopram, escitalopram (Lexapro), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor if you are taking pimozide (Orap) or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take citalopram. If you stop taking citalopram, you should wait at least 14 days before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
- you should know that citalopram is very similar to another SSRI, escitalopram (Lexapro). You should not take these two medications together.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, and vitamins you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin);other antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); ketoconazole (Nizoral); linezolid (Zyvox); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for anxiety, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, and seizures; medications for migraine headaches such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); sedatives; sibutramine (Meridia); sleeping pills; tramadol (Ultram); and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking, especially products that contain St. John's wort or tryptophan.
- tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had seizures; or liver, kidney, or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking citalopram, call your doctor.
- you should know that citalopram may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Citalopram may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- drowsiness
- excessive tiredness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- excitement
- nervousness
- muscle or joint pain
- dry mouth
- excessive sweating
- changes in sex drive or ability
- loss of appetite
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
- seizures
Citalopram may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- dizziness
- sweating
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- drowsiness
- rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- memory loss
- confusion
- seizures
- coma
- rapid breathing
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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