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Citalopram

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.

What Is Citalopram?

Citalopram is in a class of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Citalopram tablets and oral solution are used to treat depression.

Who Should Not Take Citalopram?

Never take citalopram if you are taking another drug used to treat depression, called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have stopped taking an MAOI in the last 14 days. Taking citalopram close in time to an MAOI can result in serious, sometimes fatal, reactions, including:

High body temperature
Coma
Seizures (convulsions)

MAOI drugs include Nardil (phenelzine sulfate), Parnate (tranylcypromine sulfate), Marplan (isocarboxazid), and other brands.

What Are The Risks?

Suicidal thoughts or actions: See FDA Alert.
Stopping citalopram: Do not stop taking citalopram suddenly because you could get side effects. Your healthcare professional will slowly decrease your dose.
Bleeding problems: Citalopram may cause bleeding problems, especially if taken with aspirin, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen), or other drugs that affect bleeding.
Mania: You may become unusually hyperactive, excitable or elated.
Seizures: You may experience a seizure (convulsion), even if you are not taking citalopram close in time with an MAOI.
Pregnancy: Tell your healthcare professional if you are or may be pregnant because babies delivered to mothers taking citalopram late in pregnancy have developed problems, such as difficulty breathing and feeding.
Sexual problems: You may have problems with impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation, difficulty reaching orgasm, or decreased libido (sexual desire).
Other side effects include dry mouth, nausea, and sleepiness.
Tell your healthcare professional about all your medical conditions, especially liver or kidney disease. Tell your healthcare professional if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed your baby.

Are There Any Interactions With Drugs or Foods?

Do not take citalopram with Lexapro (escitalopram), another drug used to treat depression, because they are very similar and you could get an overdose.
Citalopram may interact with medicines other than the ones already mentioned in this information sheet. These interactions can cause serious side effects. Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take.
If you plan to drink alcohol, talk to your healthcare professional.

How Do I Take Citalopram?

Citalopram is taken by mouth, with or without food, exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.