Citalopam 20mg Tablet 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Depression
Anxiety disorder
Phobia
COMPOSITION:
Citalopram (20mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns
CAUTION
Citalopam 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Citalopam 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Citalopam 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.Babies should be monitored for behavioral side effects such as sleepiness or fussiness.
Citalopam 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Citalopam 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citalopam 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Citalopam 20mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION
Citalopam 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Citalopam 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Citalopam Tablet
Citalopam 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
How to use Citalopam Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Citalopam 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Citalopam Tablet works
Citalopam 20mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Common Sleep disorder, Fatigue, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Increased sweating, Weakness.
Expert advice for Citalopam Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Citalopam to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. If your doctor asks you to stop Citalopam, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Citalopam, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Citalopam is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.
Q. What Citalopam used for?
Citalopam is used in the treatment of depression and panic disorder
Q. Does Citalopam cause weight gain/ high blood pressure/ headaches?
Citalopam may cause certain side effects such as headaches, high blood pressure and rarely rapid weight gain
Q. Does Citalopam contain monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)?
Citalopam does not contain MAOI. However, Citalopam should not be taken if a MAOI inhibitor is taken in the past 14 days, as it may cause dangerous drug interaction.
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