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

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to 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 all available reports.

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

All cases (20)
     Drug Interaction (4)Serotonin Syndrome (3)Hyperhidrosis (3)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (18)
     Drug Interaction (4)Serotonin Syndrome (3)Hyperhidrosis (3)more >>

Cases resulting in death (7)
     Cardiac Arrest (3)Completed Suicide (2)Respiratory Arrest (2)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (4)
     Chest Discomfort (2)Dyspnoea (2)Abasia (2)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (7)
     Drug Interaction (2)Confusional State (1)Photosensitivity Reaction (1)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (1)
     Abdominal Pain (1)Photosensitivity Reaction (1)Dyspnoea (1)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (5)
     Neutrophil Count Increased (1)Thrombocythaemia (1)Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (1)more >>

Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Citalopram

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

Patient: 55 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pupillary Reflex Impaired, Mydriasis, Vision Blurred, Headache, Angle Closure Glaucoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram
    Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 in 1 d) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-07-01
    End date: 2005-12-01

Imipramine
    Dosage: 25 mg (25 mg, 1 in 1 d)
    Start date: 2006-05-09
    End date: 2006-07-07



Adverse event in female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-10-15

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain Lower, Vomiting, Liver Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Activelle
    Administration route: Oral

Paralgin Forte / 00116401 /
    Dosage: less than 3 tablets a day
    Administration route: Oral

Paracet
    Administration route: Oral

Citalopram
    Dosage: divergent information in report; both 10mg per day and 30 mg per day mentioned
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression



Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-03

Patient: 83 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Confusional State

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Cozaar
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Oedema
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-09-04

Citalopram
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-08-28
    End date: 2007-09-04

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Gliclazide; Latanoprost; Metoprolol; Simvastatin



Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Citalopram

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-02

Patient: 62 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Angioedema

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram



Adverse event in 39 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-06-20

Patient: 39 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Photosensitivity Reaction, Body Temperature Increased, Abasia, Anaphylactic Shock, Drug Interaction, Pyrexia, Hyperhidrosis, Throat Tightness, Malaise, Pharyngeal Oedema, Chest Pain, Photophobia, Circulatory Collapse, Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Rash, Diarrhoea, Gastroenteritis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Imigran Recovery
    Dosage: 50mg single dose
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2007-02-02
    End date: 2007-02-02

Citalopram
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Microgynon 30; Imodium



Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Switzerland on 2007-06-08

Patient: 43 year old female, weighing 58.0 kg (127.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Thrombocythaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Aspirin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Ticlopidine HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction
    Start date: 2007-02-20
    End date: 2007-04-11

Acenocoumarol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Citalopram
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-14

Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Succinate; Lisinopril; Atorvastatin; Pantoprazole Sodium



Adverse event in female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-06-05

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Interaction, Serotonin Syndrome, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
ST. John's Wort Extract

Citalopram



Adverse event in 89 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2007-05-15

Patient: 89 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastric Ulcer

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis

Citalopram

Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Cyanocobalamin; Oxazepam; Furosemide; Calcium Carbonate and Cholecalciferol



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Citalopram

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-04-27

Patient: 69 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sudden Death, Fall, Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Seretide
    Dosage: 2puff per day
    Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    Start date: 2006-05-01
    End date: 2007-03-30

Diantalvic
    Dosage: 6cap per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Back Pain
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-03-30

Lyrica
    Dosage: 50mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Start date: 2007-03-22
    End date: 2007-03-30

Citalopram
    Dosage: 20mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-03-30



Adverse event in female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-04-24

Patient: female, weighing 59.4 kg (130.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Palpitations, Headache, Rash

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram
    Dosage: 1 po qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Citalopram
    Dosage: 1 po qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression



Adverse event in receiving Citalopram

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-03-27

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Insomnia, Device Ineffective

Suspect drug(s):
Zoloft

Citalopram

Paroxetine

Fluoxetine



Adverse event in 39 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-03-21

Patient: 39 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Abasia, Anaphylactic Shock, Drug Interaction, Hyperhidrosis, Throat Tightness, Malaise, Diarrhoea, Chest Pain, Circulatory Collapse

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Imigran Recovery
    Dosage: 50mg single dose
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2007-02-02
    End date: 2007-02-02

Citalopram

Other drugs received by patient: Microgynon 30; Imodium



Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-26

Patient: 55 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Toxicity, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Methadone HCL
    Dosage: daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain Management
    Start date: 2004-09-16
    End date: 2004-09-30

Citalopram
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Citalopram
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression



Adverse event in 44 year old male receiving Citalopram

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-02-26

Patient: 44 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Spermatozoa Abnormal, Azoospermia, Spermatozoa Progressive Motility Decreased, Infertility Male

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Bupropion HCL
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression



Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-02-13

Patient: 42 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Body Temperature Increased, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Unresponsive TO Stimuli, Disorientation, Serotonin Syndrome, Hyperhidrosis, Pallor, Somnolence, Multi-Organ Failure, Death, Epistaxis, Haematoma, Hypertonia, Pupillary Reflex Impaired, Mydriasis, Vomiting, Trismus, Mouth Haemorrhage, Nausea, Drug Abuser, Convulsion, Oliguria, Suicide Attempt, Bradycardia, Cardiac Arrest, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram
    Dosage: 1.2 gm x 1 dose
    Administration route: Oral

Moclobemide
    Dosage: 6 gm x 1 dose
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in 54 year old male receiving Citalopram

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2007-02-12

Patient: 54 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Serotonin Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Invanz
    Indication: Cellulitis
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Oxycodone

Fentanyl

Citalopram
    Start date: 2005-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Citalopram
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Gabapentin; Clonazepam; [therapy Unspecified]



Adverse event in female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-02-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Appetite Disorder, Apathy, Emotional Distress, Irritability, Overdose, Completed Suicide, Abortion Induced, Weight Fluctuation, Tearfulness

Suspect drug(s):
Seroxat

Citalopram



Adverse event in 22 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Australia on 2007-01-23

Patient: 22 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Drug Interaction, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest, Stupor

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate (Similar TO Anda 88-584)
    Dosage: unk, single
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2003-12-08
    End date: 2003-12-08

Citalopram
    Dosage: 1.72 gram, single
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2003-12-08
    End date: 2003-12-08



Adverse event in male receiving Citalopram

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-01-22

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intentional Overdose, Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Neurontin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Back Pain
    Start date: 2002-07-05
    End date: 2002-11-12

Neurontin
    Indication: Muscle Spasms

Morphine
    Dosage: text:unknown
    Indication: Pain

Duragesic-100
    Dosage: daily dose:175mg
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2002-08-14
    End date: 2002-11-12

Heroin
    Dosage: freq:unknown
    Indication: Ill-Defined Disorder

Citalopram
    Dosage: freq:unknown
    Indication: Ill-Defined Disorder

Propoxyphene Hydrochloride
    Dosage: freq:unknown
    Indication: Ill-Defined Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Alprazolam; Clonazepam; Diazepam; Effexor XR; Oxycodone HCL



Adverse event in 28 year old female receiving Citalopram

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-01-19

Patient: 28 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alcohol USE, Neutrophil Count Increased, Ventricular Hypertrophy, Myocardial Infarction, White Blood Cell Count Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram
    Dosage: 30 mg (1/ 1 days) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Clozaril
    Dosage: 400 mg (1/ 1 days) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizophrenia
    Start date: 2002-03-01

Haloperidol
    Dosage: 5 mg (2/ 1days) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Lithium Carbonate
    Dosage: 900 mg (1/ 1 days) oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Other drugs received by patient: Diazepam; Lactulose; Levothyroxine Sodium; Pirenzepine (Pirenzepine); Senna (Senna Alexandrina)

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