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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]