Drug Class:
An antidepressant in the class called SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). SSRI's work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.Forms:
- 20mg tablets
- 40mg tablets
- 10mg/5ml oral solution
Dosage:
- The starting dose is usually 20mg and not to exceed 60mg per day.
Precautions:
- Do not take citalopram with or within 14 days of taking an MAO inhibitor (furazolidone, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
- Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while you are taking citalopram.
- This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, to have trouble thinking, or to have problems with movement.
Side Effects:
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:More Common
- Decrease in sexual desire or ability
Less common
- Agitation
- blurred vision
- confusion
- fever
- increase in frequency of urination or amount of urine produced
- lack of emotion
- loss of memory
- menstrual changes
- skin rash or itching
- difficulty breathing
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