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ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATION. Deaf. Research. It increases serotonin in the brain, a chemical that affects moods and emotions..

CITALOPRAM MEDICATION What it’s used for? Common Side Effects Precautions Adverse Side Effects.

Citalopram Medication Citalopram is a type of antidepressant medication that is used to treat depression. It increases serotonin in the brain, a chemical that affects moods and emotions. An increase of serotonin in the brain increases energy levels and promotes feelings of well-being..

What it’s used for Citalopram is mainly approved for treating depression among adults 18 years and above. It is also used for off-label purposes to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, binge eating disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Citalopram comes in tablet or liquid form and is taken orally. It’s important to take it at the same time each day, i.e. either in the morning or evening. The drug can be taken with or without food..

Common Side Effects. Sweating Feeling tired Digestive problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation Headache Nausea Dry mouth.

Adverse Side Effects. Suicidal thinking: thinking of harming yourself Mania: episodes of high-energy Seizures.

Citalopram correlates with suicidality among young adults, children, and adolescents. Patients who start the antidepressant should be monitored closely for suicidality and unusual behavior. Citalopram also has high drug-drug interactions. It can interact with other medications and certain supplements, leading to different effects. The interactions can interfere with the drug's work or lead to severe side effects..