Generic name: citalopram [ si-TAL-o-pram ]
Brand name: Celexa
Dosage forms: oral solution (10 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg)
Drug class:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What is citalopram?
Citalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Citalopram is a prescription medicine used to treat depression.
Citalopram is also used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).
Warnings
Citalopram can cause a serious heart problem. Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness.
You should not use citalopram if you also take pimozide, as the combination can cause problems with your heart rhythm.
Do not use citalopram if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine) or have received a methylene blue injection. A fatal reaction may occur.
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Do not stop using citalopram without first asking your doctor.
