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Citalopram (; brand names: Celexa , Cipramil ) is an antidepressant drug of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It has U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to treat major depression , and is prescribed off-label for a number of anxiety conditions.
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Can I take Cipralex with gnc women's ultra mega active vitamins?
Can I take cipralex with gnc women's ultra mega active vitamins
Answered by Dr. Hema Yadav, Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases
Disinterest in sex, blood test normal, taken Citalopram. Feel numbness in genital area. What to do?
Hello there, my name is AAA, I am 21 and am emailing because I literally have no where else to turn to with the problem that I have. So basically, I am an otherwise healthy 21 year old male. For over a year now I...
Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal, Psychiatrist
Chronic fatigue, lack of concentration, depression, quivering of heart. Elevated liver enzymes. Taking Citalopram, Methylphenidate. Advice?
Hi I'm 48 male 5'10" 175# i've suffered depression for about 15 years I have chronic fatigue bad concentration lack of motivation I take40 mg citalopram 300mg buprppion 20mg methylphenidate x4 latley I decided to get my testastorne checked it...
Answered by Dr. Mitaly, General & Family Physician
Breathing problems, anxiety, have over-active thyroid, taking Cipramil. Advice appreciated.
I have been an active, easygoing well-balanced lady until mid August last, when I began to experience some problems with my breathing. I am 51 years old. I was diagnosed with an over-active thyroid, but not until around 10 weeks after the...
Answered by Dr. Susanta Padhy, Psychiatrist
Took zentel to deworm despite recent sexual activity. Child in risk of teratogenecity?
My wife and I took 800mg of Zentel to deworm without knowing that she was on her fertile days and we had sex, in case she gets pregnant is this a big risk for the baby to have teratogenicity?
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Pregnant, severe anxiety, panic attack. Was taking celexa & kolonopin before pregnancy. Are they safe to take during pregnancy?
I am 11 weeks pregnant and suffer from severe anxiety. Before becoming pregnant I was taking 20 mg of Celexa and .5 mg of Kolonopin as needed. I haven't taken either since finding out I was pregnant and I have been suffering very badly. I had a...
Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda, OBGYN
Headache during urination, no dry mouth, no fever, taking Atenolol, Simvastatin, Aspirin, Citalopram, Omeprazole
For two days I get severe headache while urinating. Afterwards it subsides some but for two nights it has kept me mostly awake. It is a throbbing headache. I'm 63, blood pressure today 145/84. Perhaps it is worst while laying down.No fever or...
Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga, Hematologist
Suffering from post-natal depression. Have weight gain, hair loss, hand tremors and fatigue. Any ideas?
Hi, I'm 35 yr old female. 5ft 2 in, 10 stone in weight. I have over the past several months been experiencing weight gain, hair loss, hand tremors, hunger, light headiness, fatigue. I have been on citalopram for 18months for post-natal...
Answered by Dr. Andrew Rynne MD, General & Family Physician
Citalopram 20 mg, weight gain. Meratol a safe option ?
Hello; Im currently taking 20mg of citalopram a day. I have been puting lots o weight and was thinking of taking Meratol. Is it safe?
Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal, Psychiatrist
Rising pulse, shaking, loss of appetite. History of anxiety, depression, acid reflux, insomnia. Vyvanse medication side effects?
Hello I am a 20yr old female, 5'3, around 110lbs. I was prescribed 30mg of Vyvanse, which I took in the morning as directed. Within an hour my heart rate XXXXXXX to almost 140 and remained between 124-140 for about 6hrs. My hands and forearms...
Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Online Doctor Chat (16) - Citalopram

Back pain with breathing trouble, depression medicines
User : Dear User, You have started the test chat with our doctor. The duration of the test chat is 5 minutes. After the trial period, you will be redirected to the Payment page Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help u? User : my wife is having...
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Treatment for Bipolar disorder
Doctor : Hi User : Hello Doctor : how can i help you? User : I have Bipolar Disorder and need to be prescribed with citalopram for depression. Doctor : ok User : Can you do that? Doctor : i am sorry we cannot do it online User : Know...
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Query about becoming anxious unnecessarily
User : Hi, may I answer your health querie Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : Hello. I am taking Citalopram HBR 20mg daily and I was just wondering how long it takes before I feel the medication actually start to work? Doctor : To...
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Depression, BPD, low in mood
User : Hi, I am 23 years old and suffer from depression and BPD I am so low in mood at the moment and I cant seem to bring myself back up. It frightens me to feel like this as in the past I have taken overdoses when feeling like this. What can I...
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Citalopram for depression causing improper sleep
User : Hello Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help you? User : I wanted to ask about citalopram. I have been on it for 3 months and I was wondering is it possible that it can make the symptoms of depression worse? Thank you Doctor : ok...
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Public Forum (123) - Citalopram

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How long does celexa take to enter your blood stream and how long does it stay in blood stream once stop taking it ?
how long does celexa take to enter your blood stream and how long does it stay in your blood after you stop taking it how long does it take for celexa to enter your blood stream after you start taking it, and how long does it stay in your blood stream once you stop taking it ?
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Can citalopram affect a pregnancy test ?
I am experiencing many of the early symptoms of pregnancy , have taken a test and was negative. Jusy wandered if taking Citalopram might affect the reselts of a pregnancy test?
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Does Citalopram affect my pregnancy result ?
Can citalopram (the anti-depressents) cause a positive result on a pregnancy test? I finished taking them over a week ago but I am 4days late for my period .
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As I am having depression what should I do to lose weight ?
hi I m in a bad depresion and the doctor gave me citalopram 20 which is helping me really nice now want to loose some weight and somebody told me about maizitang I want to know if I can mix the two meds. I m a 52 years woman healthy I don t have any medical problems exept for the depression
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Dark brown and sticky stools, tiredness, on tamoxifen and mirtazipine. Overdosed with paracetamol and citalopram few days ago. Help?
Hi there, I am on tamoxifen and mirtazipine. I also overdosed on paracetamol and citalopram before Christmas. My poo is now dark brown and sticky (for 2 weeks) and I am feeling tired all day. Should I be concerned? I have health anxiety and so my family doctor is reluctant to run any tests other than basic bloods (which were fine last week)....
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Can i take methadone while on mirtazapine ?
Is it ok to take both medications
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Citalopram, Side effects, eating and drinking problems, depression
Ive been prescribed Citalopram(10mg) on Friday, since taking the tablets I am having unwanted side effects. I havent been able to eat anything, when i put anything in my mouth i want to be sick,i can drink fluids but then i am sick immediately afterwards.I also have bad diareah, feeling like my heart is going to jump out of my chest , shivers...
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How to avoid Drugs ? Please give me your suggestion !
TAKING ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG (EVERY NIGHT) and CITALOPRAM 10 MG (EVERY MORNING ) HI MY AGE IS 32 YEAR MALE AND I AM TAKING ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG (EVERY NIGHT) and CITALOPRAM 10 MG (EVERY MORNING ) SEEN S VERY LONG TIME ( 3 YEARS ) SO RIGHT NOW SOME MEMORY LOSE PROBLEM AND NOT IN CONSTERNATION IN ANY WORK OR AT HOME AND HEARING PROBLEM SO WHAT I DO? I AM...
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I am on citalopram and have a heavy menstrual bleeding and cramps
Hi...I am 35 and have been taking Citalopram for 8 weeks, a week before I started taking them I started a period and ended up bleeding very heavily for 6 weeks with blood clots the size of my 7 year olds fist. During this bleeding I had painful cramps . I stopped bleeding 2 weeks ago but I am still having really painful menstrual cramps... All...
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Does Citalopram and trifluoperazine help cure bipolar
can Citalopram and trifluoperazine they treat bipolar
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