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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Citalopram use can sometimes increase the risk for deterioration and worsening of clinical symptoms of mood disorders. Continue taking citalopram, as recommended, even if your mood feels better. Discontinuing the medication abruptly, without your physician’s recommendation, can result in disruption of chemical balance in the brain, resulting in worsening of mood disorder and severe withdrawal symptoms. During withdrawal, individuals can present with [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with citalopram. Also, citalopram carries the risk of increasing diarrhea, thus worsening the fluid deficit and dehydration. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Citalopram use, especially along with other [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Citalopram intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Individuals with NMS can present with high fever, episodes of confusion, intense muscle rigidity and contractions, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Uncontrolled seizure activity and intense muscle contractions from citalopram use can lead to muscle damage and breakdown. Potassium ion from within the damaged muscle cells can [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Citalopram intake carries the risk of causing seizures, especially in individuals with history of seizures. Individuals can present with sudden episodes of loss of consciousness, intense convulsions with muscle contractions, bowel and bladder incontinence. Do not ignore seizure episodes and report them to your physician promptly for any appropriate measures to be considered. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of [...]