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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Citalopram can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Citalopram-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking citalopram as follows: Citalopram use can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations and hydration measures can help with relief from constipation. Observing compliance with fiber intake recommendations in the diet can also help with preventing constipation with citalopram. If you experience any further [...]

Contraindications for Citalopram Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using 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 antidepressants acting on [...]

Contraindications for Citalopram Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Citalopram as follows: Citalopram carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with cardiac arrhythmias can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath, and can lead to severe debility and death. Citalopram is contraindicated or cautiously administered in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Citalopram can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, other antidepressants, and antipsychotic [...]

Contraindications for Citalopram Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Citalopram as follows: Do not take citalopram, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of citalopram or any other medications belonging to the same group as citalopram, such as, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of citalopram. Citalopram can interact with a number of other medications and [...]