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Celexa (Citalopram) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Celexa (Citalopram). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Celexa (Citalopram). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Medication Error, Drug Administration Error

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa (Citalopram)



Adverse event in 53 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 53 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, HIP Fracture, Visual Disturbance, Fall, Blood Sodium Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: 40 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-10-02

Celexa
    Dosage: 40 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-10-22

Morphine
    Indication: Pain

Other drugs received by patient: Ultracet (Acetaminophen and Tramadol); Percocet; Trazodone HCL; Seroquel; Restoril; Klonopin; Lidoderm; Depakote; Prednisone TAB; Oxybutynin Chloride; Lovastatin; Protonix; Prilosec; Synthroid; Iron; Colace (Docusate Sodium); Estroven



Adverse event in 20 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 20 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Ovarian Cyst

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: 40 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Celexa
    Dosage: 40 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2002-01-01



Adverse event in 27 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 27 year old male, weighing 90.9 kg (200.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: 20mg once daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-21

Celexa
    Dosage: 20mg once daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-10-21



Adverse event in male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: male, weighing 71.2 kg (156.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sexual Dysfunction

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: once a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2003-07-15
    End date: 2004-12-10

Effexor XR
    Dosage: once a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-11-22
    End date: 2006-09-05



Adverse event in 32 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 32 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Blighted Ovum, Abortion Spontaneous, Pregnancy

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Indication: Muscle Spasms
    End date: 2007-03-01

Celexa
    Indication: Depression
    End date: 2007-03-01

Dynacin
    Indication: Sweat Gland Infection
    End date: 2007-03-01

Provigil
    Indication: Fatigue
    End date: 2007-03-01

Rebif
    Dosage: 44 mcg/3 times wkly/sc
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2006-03-14
    End date: 2007-03-01

Relpax
    Dosage: prn
    Indication: Migraine
    End date: 2007-03-01

Seroquel
    Indication: Insomnia
    End date: 2007-03-01

Vesicare
    Indication: Bladder Disorder
    End date: 2007-03-01



Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: 83 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Fatigue, Drug Interaction, Asthenia, Hepatic Enzyme Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-06

Celexa
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-05

Celexa
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-06

Celexa
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-05

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-09-06

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Warfarin; Lorazepam; Imdur; Carvedilol; Potassium Chloride; Omeprazole; Metformin; Furosemide



Adverse event in 32 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 32 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Abortion Spontaneous

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Indication: Muscle Spasms
    End date: 2007-03-01

Celexa
    Indication: Depression
    End date: 2007-03-01

Minocycline(minocycline Hydrochloride
    Indication: Sweat Gland Infection
    End date: 2007-03-01

Provigil
    Indication: Fatigue
    End date: 2007-03-01

Rebif
    Dosage: 44 other, subcutaneous
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2006-03-14
    End date: 2007-03-01

Relpax
    Indication: Migraine
    End date: 2007-03-01

Seroquel
    Indication: Insomnia
    End date: 2007-03-01

Vesicare
    Indication: Urinary Tract Disorder
    End date: 2007-03-01



Adverse event in 30 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 30 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Extrapyramidal Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa (Citalopram)



Adverse event in 48 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-10-09

Patient: 48 year old male, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Aortic Injury, Excoriation, Haemorrhage, Wound, Adverse Drug Reaction, Intentional Self-Injury, Haemothorax, Injury, Heart Injury

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa (Citalopram)



Adverse event in female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-02

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abortion Spontaneous

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Indication: Muscle Spasms

Celexa
    Indication: Depression

Minocycline HCL
    Indication: Sweat Gland Infection

Provigil
    Indication: Fatigue

Rebif
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2006-03-14
    End date: 2007-03-01

Relpax
    Indication: Migraine

Seroquel
    Indication: Insomnia

Vesicare
    Indication: Bladder Disorder



Adverse event in female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-01

Patient: female, weighing 71.8 kg (158.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Stomach Discomfort, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Emotional Distress, Irritability, Depression, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Crying

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Indication: Depression

Chantix
    Dosage: text:every day
    Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Lexapro
    Indication: Depression



Adverse event in female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Denmark on 2007-10-01

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Apgar Score LOW, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Somnolence Neonatal, Meconium Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan

Celexa

Zyprexa



Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-01

Patient: 83 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Fatigue, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Drug Interaction, Asthenia, Hepatic Enzyme Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-06

Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-09-06

Celexa
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-05

Celexa
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-05

Simvastatin
    Dosage: 80 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-09-06

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Warfarin Sodium; Lorazepam; Imdur; Carvedilol; Potassium Chloride; Omeprazole; Metformin HCL; Furosemide



Adverse event in 49 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 49 year old male, weighing 73.9 kg (162.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Muscle Rigidity, Abdominal Tenderness, Abdominal Discomfort, Lymphocyte Count Decreased, Back Pain, Restlessness, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Respiratory Distress, Delirium, Tremor, Aggression, Respiratory Rate Decreased, Mental Disorder, Neutrophil Count Decreased, Drug Ineffective, Rectal Haemorrhage, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Drug Interaction, Mental Status Changes, Hepatomegaly, Frequent Bowel Movements, Fatigue, Overdose, Neck Pain, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Thrombocytopenia, Blood Pressure Increased, Haemoglobin Decreased, Anxiety, Haematochezia, Heart Rate Increased, Sinus Tachycardia, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Celexa
    Indication: Depression

Effexor
    End date: 2007-04-15

Opiate (Nos)

Pegasys
    Dosage: 90 mcg sc
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-06-15
    End date: 2007-03-01

Pegasys
    Dosage: 45 mcg qd sc
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-03-01

Voltaren
    Indication: Pain

Wellbutrin
    Dosage: 150 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Azithromycin; Hydrochlorothiazide; Toprol-XL



Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 49 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Movement Disorder, Dystonia, Arthralgia, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-08

Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Irritability
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2007-05-08

Vytorin
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-05-08



Adverse event in 49 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-27

Patient: 49 year old male, weighing 74.0 kg (162.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Movement Disorder, Agitation, Blood Pressure Increased, Back Pain, Restlessness, Mental Status Changes, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Muscle Rigidity, Respiratory Distress, Delirium, Aggression, Tremor, Anxiety, Neck Pain, Mental Disorder, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Dosage: unknown
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Caffeine
    Dosage: about 10 cups
    Start date: 2007-04-17
    End date: 2007-04-17

Celexa
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Depression

Effexor
    Dosage: unknown
    End date: 2007-04-15

Nicotine
    Dosage: tried to smoke 2 packs in one day

Pegasys
    Dosage: 90 mcg, frequency unknown
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-06-15
    End date: 2007-03-01

Pegasys
    Dosage: 45 mcg, frequency unknown
    Start date: 2007-03-01
    End date: 2007-05-11

Voltaren
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Pain

Wellbutrin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Azithromycin; Hydrochlorothiazide; Parafon; Toprol-XL



Adverse event in 49 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-24

Patient: 49 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Movement Disorder, Rectal Haemorrhage, Mental Status Changes, Drug Interaction, Muscle Rigidity, Abdominal Tenderness, Abdominal Discomfort, Fatigue, Hepatomegaly, Neck Pain, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Thrombocytopenia, Back Pain, Restlessness, Delirium, Respiratory Distress, Tremor, Aggression, Haematochezia, Anxiety, Haemoglobin Decreased, Diarrhoea, Mental Disorder, Sinus Tachycardia, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Celexa
    Indication: Depression

Effexor
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-04-15

Opiate

Pegasys
    Dosage: 45mg per day
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-10-15
    End date: 2007-05-11

Voltaren

Wellbutrin
    Dosage: 150mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Zithromax; Hydrochlorothiazide; Toprol-XL; Antibiotic



Adverse event in 49 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-12

Patient: 49 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rectal Haemorrhage, Drug Interaction, Mental Status Changes, Muscle Rigidity, Drug Toxicity, Frequent Bowel Movements, Fatigue, Overdose, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Thrombocytopenia, Incorrect Dose Administered, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Respiratory Distress, Delirium, Blood Pressure Diastolic Increased, Aggression, Sinus Tachycardia, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Celexa
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Effexor
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-04-15

Opiate Nos()
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Pegasys
    Dosage: 45 mcg, subcutaneous
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-10-15
    End date: 2007-05-11

Wellbutrin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Zithromax Z-Pack (Azthromycin); Hydrochlorothiazide; Toprol-XL; Ativan; Benadryl; Cogentin (Benzatorpine Mesilate)



Adverse event in 49 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: 49 year old male, weighing 73.9 kg (162.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Rectal Haemorrhage, Mental Status Changes, Abdominal Pain Upper, Haemoglobin Decreased, Haematochezia, Abdominal Discomfort, Hepatomegaly, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Neck Pain, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Baclofen
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Celexa
    Indication: Depression

Effexor
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-04-01

Opiate NOS
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Pegasys
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-06-01
    End date: 2007-03-01

Pegasys
    Start date: 2007-03-01
    End date: 2007-05-11

Voltaren

Wellbutrin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Zithromax; Hydrochlorothiazide; Toprol-XL; Ativan; Benadryl; Cogentin; Parafon



Adverse event in 3 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-03

Patient: 3 year old female, weighing 14.0 kg (30.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Breech Delivery, Macrocephaly, Autism, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa (Citalopram)



Adverse event in 62 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-03

Patient: 62 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Breast Cancer Female, Joint Stiffness

Suspect drug(s):
Celebrex
    Indication: Arthralgia
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Celebrex
    Indication: Musculoskeletal Stiffness
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Celexa
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-06-25

Celexa
    Dosage: 30 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2006-11-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Celexa
    Dosage: 25 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2005-07-01
    End date: 2006-11-01

Celexa
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-06-24



Adverse event in 30 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-03

Patient: 30 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Progesterone Decreased, Vomiting, Nausea, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Drug Exposure Before Pregnancy, Metrorrhagia

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa (Citalopram)



Adverse event in 16 year old male receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-03

Patient: 16 year old male, weighing 73.9 kg (162.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Poor Quality Sleep, Irritability, Anhedonia, TIC, Homicidal Ideation, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-05-13
    End date: 2006-05-30

Celexa
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-02-01
    End date: 2006-04-14

Celexa
    Dosage: 40 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-04-15
    End date: 2006-05-12

Zoloft
    Dosage: 25 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-05-26
    End date: 2006-05-29

Zoloft
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-05-30

Other drugs received by patient: Clonidine; Klonopin



Adverse event in 86 year old female receiving Celexa (Citalopram)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-06-28

Patient: 86 year old female, weighing 53.4 kg (117.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sedation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Celexa
    Dosage: 40 mg daily po (duration: recently started)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Doxepin HCL
    Dosage: 150 mg q8h prn po (duration: recently started)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pruritus

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