Citalopram and Alcohol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Citalopram and Alcohol
Citalopram and alcohol have similar effects on the chemicals in the brain. This means that the symptoms of depression can be intensified. Alcohol should only be used in moderation while taking this medication. It is recommended that if you do drink in moderation that you wait to see how citalopram affects your body.1 Do not operate a car or heavy machinery until effects are known.2 You can learn more about the effects of alcohol and medication from our psychiatrists.
Fast Facts:
- Citalopram is an antidepressant medication in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.3
- Alcohol can intensify drowsy feelings when taking citalopram.4
- The manufacturer recommends avoiding alcohol while on this medication.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Alcohol and Citalopram
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Citalopram Precautions
- ↑ Drugs: Possible Food And Drug Interactions When Taking Celexa
- ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Citalopram What Special Precautions Should I Follow?
- ↑ CounsellingResource: Citalopram (Celexa) and Alcohol
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Alcohol and Citalopram, Alcohol Use and Citalopram, Citalopram and Alcohol Use, Effects of Alcohol and Citalopram
- Last update: Apr. 24, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
