Citalopram is the third Object of our “Can I Use 5 HTP Powder With Other Drugs” series.

Citalopram has little affinity for other receptors other than serotonin, so it is considered to be highly selective and has relatively few side effects. However, its ability to inhibit serotonin reuptake is weaker than that of paroxetine and Sertraline.

Long-term use of citalopram can restore expression. It has been reported in the literature that taking citalopram rarely produces drug resistance, and the final treatment for depression is better. Moreover, citalopram has a very good anti-anxiety effect.

However, citalopram should not be combined with droperidol because it may increase cardiotoxicity. Citalopram is also not suitable for theuse with imipramine, because it inhibits the metabolism of imipramine, increasing its bioavailability and prolonging its half-life. We should pay special attention, if citalopram is combined with other drugs that act on the central nervous system.

Common side effects of citalopram include: Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, headache, tremors, lethargy, insomnia, loss of libido, loss of sexual pleasure, fatigue, fever, etc.

Those who are allergic to other serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or who have cardiovascular disease, liver dysfunction, severe renal insufficiency, history of mania, and history of epilepsy must be used under the guidance of a doctor. Electrocardiogram, liver function, renal function, and blood routine should be monitored regularly.

This medicine should avoid sudden withdrawal. If you want to stop using this product, you should gradually reduce the dose in at least 1~2 weeks in order to reduce the risk of withdrawal.

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