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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic use of citalopram as follows: Substance abuse By controlling anxiety, citalopram can help individuals undergoing treatment for long-standing addictions, such as, substance abuse, smoking, and alcohol abuse. Panic disorders and dysphoria By allaying the fears and calming down anxiety, citalopram can help with providing relief from premenstrual syndrome, panic disorders, and dysphoric states. Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs) Anxiety is one major component reinforcing obsessive compulsive behaviors. Citalopram, by reducing the anxiety, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic use of citalopram as follows: Major depression Citalopram increases the serotonin concentration and enhancing the actions of serotonin at the junction between nerve cells. This helps with contributing to relief of anxiety, control symptoms of depression, and promote feelings of well-being, contentment, and happiness. Bipolar disorder Citalopram can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, olanzapine, for management of depressive symptoms in individuals with history of bipolar disorder. Anxiety Promotion [...]