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Written by: Petros Skapinakis, MD, MPH, PhD, lecturer of Psychiatry in the University of Ioannina Medical School, Greece.
Eva Gerasi, postgraduate student in the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece.
First version:
22 Jul 2008.
Latest revision:
29 Jul 2008.
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What are the possible side effects of citalopram (Celexa, Seropram, Cipramil)?
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Citalopram and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
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an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
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low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
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high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
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chills or fever.
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If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking citalopram and talk to your doctor:
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headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
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nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
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sleepiness or insomnia; or
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decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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