Citalopram

What Are The Uses Of Citalopram?

Citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is used to treat:

• Depression.
• Other mental conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder).
• Hot flashes, which occur with menopause.

What Are The Side Effects Of Citalopram?

Some of the common side-effects of Citalopram are:

• Nausea, loss of appetite
• Dry mouth
• Tiredness, drowsiness,
• Sweating, blurred vision
• Yawning

What Are The Contraindications Of Citalopram?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
• Closed angle glaucoma
• Recent Heart Attack heart
• Epileptic Seizure
• Liver Problems
• Bleeding from Stomach
• Severe Renal Impairment
• Low Amount of Magnesium, Sodium or Potassium in the Blood
• Increased Risk of Bleeding