citalopram(Celexa)
SSRI
Pronunciation
/sɪˈtæləpræm/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- citalopram
- Brand names
- Celexa
- Therapeutic class
- SSRI
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time each day; with or without food.
- Allow 4-6 weeks for full effect.
- Do not stop abruptly; taper.
- Report palpitations or fainting (QT concern).
- Avoid alcohol and St. John's wort.
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