Brief Answer:
Cymbalta SHOULD NOT be taken with Citalopram
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for your query.
Both drugs- Citalopram and Cymbalta- have similar mechanism of action and also belong to the same group (SSRI- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors).
Both drugs, if taken together, can cause serious side effects, collectively called 'Serotonin Syndrome' - a life-threatening condition and may include
• agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status
• coordination problems or muscle twitching
• racing heartbeat, high or low blood pressure
• sweating or fever
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• muscle stiffness
Hence, please ensure that you do NOT take both medicines, or rather, ANY drug belonging to SSRI or SSNRI group, along with Citalopram.
Hope I have addressed to your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any.
Fond regards and have a nice day,
Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal
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Is It Safe To Take Wellbutrin,Citalopram And Cymbalta Together?
Brief Answer:
Cymbalta SHOULD NOT be taken with Citalopram
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for your query.
Both drugs- Citalopram and Cymbalta- have similar mechanism of action and also belong to the same group (SSRI- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors).
Both drugs, if taken together, can cause serious side effects, collectively called 'Serotonin Syndrome' - a life-threatening condition and may include
• agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status
• coordination problems or muscle twitching
• racing heartbeat, high or low blood pressure
• sweating or fever
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• muscle stiffness
Hence, please ensure that you do NOT take both medicines, or rather, ANY drug belonging to SSRI or SSNRI group, along with Citalopram.
Hope I have addressed to your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any.
Fond regards and have a nice day,
Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal