CITALOPRAM- citalopram solution
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Medication Guide
Citalopram (sye tal’ oh pram)
Oral Solution, USP
Rx Only
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Citalopram Oral Solution before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider if there is something you do not understand or want to learn more about.
What is the most important information I should know about Citalopram Oral Solution?
Citalopram Oral Solution and other antidepressant medicines may cause serious side effects, including:
1. Suicidal thoughts or actions:
Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider and call between visits if you are worried about symptoms.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or call 911 if an emergency, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or call 911 if an emergency. Citalopram Oral Solution may be associated with these serious side effects.
2. Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation and Torsade de Pointes).
This condition can be life threatening. The symptoms may include:
3. Serotonin Syndrome. This condition can be life-threatening and may include:
4. Severe allergic reactions:
5. Abnormal Bleeding: Citalopram Oral Solution and other antidepressant medicines may increase your risk of bleeding or bruising, especially if you take the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin ®, Jantoven ®), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs, like ibuprofen or naproxen), or aspirin.
6. Seizures or convulsions.
7. Manic episodes:
8. Changes in appetite or weight. Children and adolescents should have height and weight monitored during treatment.
9. Low salt (sodium) levels in the blood. Elderly people may be at greater risk for this. Symptoms may include:
10. Visual problems.
Only some people are at risk for these problems. You may want to undergo an eye examination to see if you are at risk and receive preventative treatment if you are.
11. Sexual problems (dysfunction). Taking serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including citalopram, may cause sexual problems.
Symptoms in males may include:
Symptoms in females may include:
Talk to your healthcare provider if you develop any changes in your sexual function or if you have any questions or concerns about sexual problems during treatment with citalopram. There may be treatments your healthcare provider can suggest.
Do not stop Citalopram Oral Solution without first talking to your healthcare provider.
Stopping Citalopram Oral Solution too quickly may cause serious symptoms including:
What is Citalopram Oral Solution?
Citalopram Oral Solution is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks of treating depression and also the risks of not treating it. You should discuss all treatment choices with your healthcare provider. Citalopram Oral Solution is also used to treat:
Talk to your healthcare provider if you do not think that your condition is getting better with Citalopram Oral Solution treatment.
Who should not take Citalopram Oral Solution?
Do not take Citalopram Oral Solution if you:
People who take Citalopram Oral Solution close in time to an MAOI may have serious or even life-threatening side effects. Get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Citalopram Oral Solution? Ask if you are not sure.
Before starting Citalopram Oral Solution, tell your healthcare provider if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Citalopram Oral Solution and some medicines may interact with each other, may not work as well, or may cause serious side effects.
Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can tell you if it is safe to take Citalopram Oral Solution with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine while taking Citalopram Oral Solution without talking to your healthcare provider first.
If you take Citalopram Oral Solution, you should not take any other medicines that contain citalopram hydrobromide or escitalopram oxalate including: Lexapro.
How should I take Citalopram Oral Solution?
What should I avoid while taking Citalopram Oral Solution?
Citalopram Oral Solution can cause sleepiness or may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. You should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Citalopram Oral Solution affects you. Do not drink alcohol while using Citalopram Oral Solution.
What are the possible side effects of Citalopram Oral Solution?
Citalopram Oral Solution may cause serious side effects, including:
See "What is the most important information I should know about Citalopram Oral Solution?"
Common possible side effects in people who take Citalopram Oral Solution include:
Other side effects in children and adolescents include:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Citalopram Oral Solution. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. YOU MAY REPORT SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Citalopram Oral Solution?
• Store Citalopram Oral Solution at 25°C (77°F), between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
• Keep Citalopram Oral Solution bottle closed tightly.
Keep Citalopram Oral Solution and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about Citalopram Oral Solution
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in the Medication Guide. Do not use Citalopram Oral Solution for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Citalopram Oral Solution to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Citalopram Oral Solution. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You may ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Citalopram Oral Solution that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information about Citalopram Oral Solution call 1-845-232-1683 or go to www.chartwellpharma.com
What are the ingredients in Citalopram Oral Solution?
Active ingredient: citalopram hydrobromide
Inactive ingredients: sorbitol, purified water, propylene glycol, methylparaben, peppermint flavor, propylparaben.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Manufactured for:
Chartwell RX, LLC
Congers, NY 10920
L71061
Revision: 08/2023