This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Citalopram and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (295)
Death (139)
Life Threatening Events (32)
Disability (7)
Reports by Reaction Type
Completed Suicide (64),
Toxicity To Various Agents (60),
Cardiac Arrest (26),
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (24),
Respiratory Arrest (18),
Overdose (16),
Drug Abuse (15),
Death (12),
Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged (11),
Dizziness (11),
Blood Pressure Decreased (11),
Drug Interaction (10)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Citalopram. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Citalopram side effects in 51 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-08-27
Patient: 51 year old male
Reactions: Metabolic Acidosis, Hypotension, Coma, Toxicity To Various Agents, Respiratory Depression, Cardiomyopathy, Hepatic Congestion, Pulmonary Congestion, Brain Oedema, Pulmonary Oedema, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Suicide Attempt, Myocardial Oedema, Renal Venous Congestion
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Celecoxib
Dosage: unk
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Ibuprofen
Dosage: 12 g, single
Meloxicam
Dosage: unk
Risperidone
Dosage: unk
Ketorolac
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Bromazepam
Dosage: unk
Possible Citalopram side effects in 50 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-08-17
Patient: 50 year old male
Reactions: Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Enbrel
Dosage: 50 mg, 2 times/wk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ethanol
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Amitriptyline HCL
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Alprazolam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Oxazepam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Oxycodone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Temazepam
Dosage: 50 mg, 2x/week
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Nortriptyline
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Citalopram side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 59 year old male
Reactions: Homicide
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lorazepam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Omeprazole
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Citalopram side effects in 53 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-14
Patient: 53 year old female
Reactions: Hypertensive Crisis
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram
Other drugs received by patient: Bionolyte; Innohep; Kabiven; Midazolam HCL; Solu-Medrol; Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Possible Citalopram side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-15
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance
Start date: 2012-03-01
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Citalopram side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 2 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Domperidone
Dosage: 3 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Possible Citalopram side effects in 38 year old male
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 38 year old male
Reactions: Anxiety, Off Label Use, Overdose, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Withdrawal Syndrome, Suicidal Ideation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram
Dosage: 80 milligram daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
End date: 2012-04-01
Citalopram
Dosage: 60 milligram daily;
End date: 2012-04-01
Other drugs received by patient: Ssri
Possible Citalopram side effects in 51 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2012-08-13
Patient: 51 year old male
Reactions: Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose, Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bromazepam
Dosage: unk
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Ibuprofen
Dosage: unk
Meloxicam
Dosage: unk
Risperidone
Dosage: unk
Celecoxib
Ketorolac
Dosage: unk
Possible Citalopram side effects in 50 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-08-13
Patient: 50 year old male
Reactions: Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Oxycodone
Dosage: unk
Temazepam
Dosage: 50 mg, 2 times/wk
Amitriptyline HCL
Dosage: unk
Oxazepam
Dosage: unk
Alprazolam
Dosage: unk
Enbrel
Dosage: 50 mg, 2 times/wk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ethanol
Dosage: unk
Nortriptyline
Dosage: unk
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Possible Citalopram side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-10
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, 3x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Citalopram side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2012-08-09
Patient: 59 year old male
Reactions: Homicide
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Omeprazole
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Citalopram
Lorazepam
Possible Citalopram side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-07
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 twice a day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, 3x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Start date: 2011-11-15
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day, 1 per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Possible Citalopram side effects in 40 year old female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-07-25
Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)
Reactions: Caesarean Section, Hypothyroidism
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Venlafaxine HCL
Dosage: 150 mg, daily
Indication: Borderline Personality Disorder
Citalopram
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Indication: Borderline Personality Disorder
End date: 2011-11-18
Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid
Possible Citalopram side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-07-23
Patient: female, weighing 105.0 kg (231.0 pounds)
Reactions: Sepsis, Hepatorenal Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pegasys
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2012-01-05
Copegus
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2012-01-05
Citalopram
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Boceprevir
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hepatitis C
Start date: 2012-02-02
Possible Citalopram side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-07-23
Patient: male, weighing 2.0 kg (4.4 pounds)
Reactions: Atrial Septal Defect, Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Temperature Regulation Disorder, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Cerebral Haemorrhage, Bradycardia Neonatal, Haemangioma Congenital, Long QT Syndrome, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Feeding Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Venlafaxine
Dosage: maternal dose: 150 mg/day; reduced until gw 26, then stopped
Citalopram
Dosage: maternal dose: 40 mg/day
Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid
Possible Citalopram side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-26
Patient: 57 year old female
Reactions: Completed Suicide, Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Quetiapine Fumarate
Memantine HCL
Diphenhydramine HCL
Citalopram
Ethanol
Keppra
Lamotrigine
Verapamil HCL
Trazodone HCL
Possible Citalopram side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-06-20
Patient:
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Kidney Malformation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Omeprazole
Prednisone TAB
Domperidone
Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate
Methylprednisolone
Hydromorphone HCL
Indication: Pain
Glycerol 2.6%
Indomethacin
Diphenhydramine HCL
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Acetaminophen
Pantoprazole
Hydroxyzine
Lactulose
Ondansetron
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Metoclopramide
Dosage: 1.8-3.2 mg/h
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Citalopram
Ranitidine
Clotrimazole
Ginger
Codeine SUL TAB
Possible Citalopram side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-06-20
Patient:
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Kidney Malformation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pantoprazole
Ranitidine
Glycerol 2.6%
Hydroxyzine
Acetaminophen
Clotrimazole
Codeine
Metoclopramide
Dosage: 1.8-3.2 mg/h
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hydromorphone HCL
Indication: Pain
Ginger
Domperidone
Lactulose
Indomethacin
Citalopram
Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate
Methylprednisolone
Ondansetron
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Diphenhydramine HCL
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Omeprazole
Prednisone TAB
Possible Citalopram side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-06-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Mutism, Hyperkalaemia, Encephalitis, Hepatic Failure, Multi-Organ Failure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Obstruction, Hypertriglyceridaemia, Renal Failure Acute, Cytolytic Hepatitis, Clonus, Status Epilepticus, Convulsion, Cardiac Failure, Encephalitis Autoimmune, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Risperdal
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-08-01
End date: 2010-08-13
Tercian
Dosage: dose : 50 mg/ 5 ml
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-08-01
End date: 2010-08-13
Citalopram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-02-01
End date: 2010-08-13
Other drugs received by patient: Lorazepam; Gardasil
Possible Citalopram side effects in 49 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-06-20
Patient: 49 year old male
Reactions: Death, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Duloxetime Hydrochloride
Dosage: 60 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Agitated Depression
Start date: 2010-10-19
Citalopram
Dosage: 20 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depressed Mood
Start date: 2010-10-01
End date: 2010-10-18
Other drugs received by patient: Olanzapine; Zopiclone; Diazepam
Possible Citalopram side effects in 25 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-06-14
Patient: 25 year old female
Reactions: Galactorrhoea, Mydriasis, Dysaesthesia, Headache, Optic Neuritis, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram
Other drugs received by patient: Opipramol
Possible Citalopram side effects in 36 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-06-14
Patient: 36 year old female
Reactions: Akathisia, Agitation, Psychotic Disorder, Antipsychotic Drug Level Increased, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Catatonia, Extrapyramidal Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Paliperidone
Dosage: 150 mg, unk
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Start date: 2012-03-29
Citalopram
Dosage: 40 mg, unk
Paliperidone
Dosage: 100 mg, unk
Citalopram
Dosage: 20 mg, unk
Start date: 2012-04-19
Other drugs received by patient: Promethazine; Diazepam; Lorazepam
Possible Citalopram side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-13
Patient:
Reactions: Peripheral Coldness, Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Unresponsive To Stimuli, Death, Electrocardiogram QRS Complex Prolonged, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Pupil Fixed, Cardiotoxicity, Hypotension, Bezoar, Toxicity To Various Agents, Grand MAL Convulsion, Flushing, Ventricular Tachycardia, Miosis, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Areflexia, Pulseless Electrical Activity
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bupropion HCL
Dosage: unk, unknown
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Dosage: unk, unknown
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Alcohol
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Trazodone HCL
Dosage: unk, unknown
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam
Possible Citalopram side effects in 56 year old
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-13
Patient: 56 year old
Reactions: Hypotension, Completed Suicide, Hypoxia, Bradycardia
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Hydrocodone Bitartrate + Acetaminophen
Administration route: Oral
Citalopram
Administration route: Oral
Verapamil HCL
Administration route: Oral
Possible Citalopram side effects in 38 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-12
Patient: 38 year old male
Reactions: Completed Suicide
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclobenzaprine HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Quetiapine Fumarate
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Methylergonovine Maleate
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Paroxetine
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Prochlorperazine
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Eszopiclone
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Phenytoin
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Verapamil HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Zolpidem Tartrate
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Isometheptene
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Dichloralphenazone
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Valproate Sodium
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Possible Citalopram side effects in 38 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-12
Patient: 38 year old male
Reactions: Completed Suicide
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dichloralphenazone / Isometheptene / Paracetamol
Administration route: Oral
Phenytoin
Administration route: Oral
Benzodiazepine Derivatives
Administration route: Oral
Prochlorperazine
Administration route: Oral
Verapamil HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Paroxetine
Administration route: Oral
Zolpidem Tartrate
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Methergine
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Valproic Acid
Administration route: Oral
Quetiapine
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Eszopiclone
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Cyclobenzaprine HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Acetaminophen
Administration route: Oral
Midazolam HCL
Administration route: Oral
Possible Citalopram side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Loss of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ifosorbmono ER
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Hydrochlorothiazide
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Lisinopril
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Omeprazole
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Metformin HCL
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Levothyroxine Sodium
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Pravastatin
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Citalopram
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Amlodipine
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Lorazepam
Start date: 2012-05-09
End date: 2012-05-01
Possible Citalopram side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-06-11
Patient: 21 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sertraline Hydrochloride
Dosage: 50/100mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2003-04-08
End date: 2008-04-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 10/20mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-15
End date: 2012-03-14
Possible Citalopram side effects in 41 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Austria on 2012-06-11
Patient: 41 year old female
Reactions: Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flunitrazepam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Topiramate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Citalopram side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-06-11
Patient: 21 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)
Reactions: Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Citalopram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-15
End date: 2012-03-14
Sertraline Hydrochloride
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2003-04-08
End date: 2008-04-14
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