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Side Effects of Citalopram-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Citalopram as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Citalopram can also induce frequency of urination or polyuria. Individuals with history of poorly controlled diabetes, frequent urinary tract infections, and intake of diuretics can also present with frequent urination. Such individuals taking citalopram, must be aware of this side-effect, as citalopram can aggravate the discomfort of polyuria significantly. Severely increased frequency of urination can contribute to loss of body fluid and [...]

Side Effects of Citalopram-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Citalopram as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Citalopram use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of citalopram with a glass of water, and some food or snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Citalopram use can increase the activity of bowels and induce diarrhea. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily [...]

Side Effects of Citalopram-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Citalopram as follows: Central nervous system side effects 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 [...]

Side Effects of Citalopram-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Citalopram as follows: General allergic reactions Citalopram use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with citalopram, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to take Citalopram

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take citalopram as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of citalopram needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]