What drugs should not be taken with citalopram?

Do not use citalopram with buspirone (Buspar®), fentanyl (Abstral®, Duragesic®), lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), methylene blue injection, tryptophan, St. John’s wort, amphetamines, or some pain or migraine medicines (eg, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, tramadol, Frova®, Imitrex®, Maxalt®, Relpax®, Ultram®, Zomig®).

Does citalopram cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a possible side effect of taking Celexa, but it may get better over time. Studies found that about 8% of people who took Celexa had diarrhea, compared with 5% of people who took a placebo. You may also have diarrhea if you stop taking Celexa too quickly.

Can you take antibiotics with antidepressants?

Other medications — such as steroids or antibiotics — can interact with and blunt the impact of an antidepressant. So can heavy smoking or drinking. Stresses can also disrupt your peace of mind.

Are there any drug interactions with citalopram oral?

All generic drug interactions for citalopram oral (lists will include brand and generic names): ciprofloxacin oral brand names and other generic formulations include: All generic drug interactions for ciprofloxacin oral (lists will include brand and generic names):

How to report an adverse event with citalopram?

Report adverse events involving citalopram to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the “Contact FDA” box at the bottom of the page. FDA has received post-marketing reports of QT interval prolongation and Torsade de Pointes associated with Celexa (citalopram) and its generic equivalents.

What’s the difference between citalopram and escitalopram?

Citalopram is a racemic mixture of S – and R -isomers. Escitalopram is the S -isomer of citalopram. The antidepressant activity of citalopram is limited to the S -isomer; therefore, each row of Table 1 shows equally effective doses of citalopram and escitalopram.

Is it safe to give citalopram to an elderly patient?

Physicians who prescribe citalopram to older patients should be cognizant of the potential risk of ventricular arrhythmia and all-cause mortality. Our results suggest that in the elderly the warnings from regulatory agencies appear warranted.