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Can Lorazepam And Citalopram Be Taken Together?

I am taking the following medications lorazepam.5, citalopram 20mg. the citalopram I have been taking for 30 years and it doesn t seem to be working as well. i take the lorazepram with it at night. I have only been taking Lorazpram for 6months are both these ok together? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Citalopram is an antidepressant medicine belongs to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor group and Lorazepam belongs to benzodiazepine medications which is used to treat mostly anxiety disorders or seizures. These medicines can be taken together but the concomitant use usually increases side effects of both medicines. If you experience drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating you should consult your doctor. Also avoid alcohol while on these medications and avoid activities that require mental alertness (e.g. driving).

I hope the above information will be helpful for you. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know.

Thank you,
Malik Amonov MD
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Can Lorazepam And Citalopram Be Taken Together?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Citalopram is an antidepressant medicine belongs to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor group and Lorazepam belongs to benzodiazepine medications which is used to treat mostly anxiety disorders or seizures. These medicines can be taken together but the concomitant use usually increases side effects of both medicines. If you experience drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating you should consult your doctor. Also avoid alcohol while on these medications and avoid activities that require mental alertness (e.g. driving). I hope the above information will be helpful for you. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know. Thank you, Malik Amonov MD