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EspañolCitalopram Hydrobromide overview
BRAND NAMES:
CeleXA
Generic Names:
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Uses:
Treats depression.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antidepressant
Forms:
Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Citalopram Hydrobromide come in
Liquid
Tablet
What are common Citalopram Hydrobromide doses?
Tablet 10MG
Tablet 20MG
Tablet 40MG
Bottle 30 Tablets
Bottle 240ML of 10MG/5ML
Cup 10ML of 10MG/5ML
Common Citalopram Hydrobromide prescriptions
Citalopram Hydrobromide
240ml of 10mg/5ml bottleCitalopram Hydrobromide
30 tablets bottleCitalopram Hydrobromide
30mg capsuleCitalopram Hydrobromide
10ml of 10mg/5ml cupCitalopram Hydrobromide
10mg tabletCitalopram Hydrobromide
20mg tabletCitalopram Hydrobromide
40mg tablet
How to take Citalopram Hydrobromide
Take this medicine as directed. You may need to take it for a month or more before you feel better. Your dose may need to be changed to find out what works best for you.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take this medicine as directed. You may need to take it for a month or more before you feel better. Your dose may need to be changed to find out what works best for you.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Citalopram Hydrobromide contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to citalopram.
Citalopram Hydrobromide warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, glaucoma, heart problems, or a seizure disorder. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a bipolar disorder, heart rhythm problem (such as QT prolongation or a slow heartbeat), or a recent heart attack.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart rhythm problemsSerotonin syndrome (more likely when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of bleeding problemsLow sodium levelsSlow growth in children
This medicine can increase thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel depressed and have thoughts about hurting yourself.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Thoughts of hurting yourself or others, unusual behavior
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Citalopram Hydrobromide interactions
Do not use this medicine together with pimozide. Do not use this medicine and an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within 14 days of each other.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor may want to monitor your child's weight and height, because this medicine may cause decreased appetite and weight loss in children.
Some medicines can affect how citalopram works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: Buspirone, carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, cimetidine, fentanyl, gatifloxacin, levomethadyl, lithium, methadone, moxifloxacin, omeprazole, pentamidine, St John's wort, thioridazine, tramadol, or tryptophan supplementsAmphetaminesBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine for heart rhythm problems (including amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headaches (including sumatriptan)
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Citalopram Hydrobromide side effects
Serious Side Effects
Confusion, weakness, and muscle twitching
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Anxiety, restlessness, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there
Chest pain, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Feeling more excited or energetic than usual, trouble sleeping, racing thoughts
Painful, prolonged erection of your penis
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Eye pain, vision changes, seeing halos around lights
Thoughts of hurting yourself or others, unusual behavior
Less Serious Side Effects
Sleepiness or drowsiness
Dry mouth
Sexual problems
Decreased appetite, weight loss (in children)