Citalopram and Weight Gain WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Citalopram and Weight Gain
Citalopram (brand name Celexa) is used to treat depression. This drug belongs to a group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).1SSRIs work by increasing the serotonin activity in the brain. One of the side effects associated with citalopram is rapid weight gain.2
Fast Facts
- Less than 10% of patients experienced weight gain with this drug.3
- In a controlled study, patients taking Celexa experienced a .5 kg (approximately 1lb) weight loss.4
- Contact your doctor if you are experiencing adverse reactions to this medication.
- Knowing which drugs can cause weight gain can help you and your doctor work out an exercise program or diet to counteract this side effect, according to psychiatrists.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Citalopram Description
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Citalopram Side Effects
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Adverse Reaction
- ↑ Drug Lib: Adverse Reactions
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- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Weight Gain from Celexa, Weight Gain from Citalopram
- Last update: Sep. 23, 2009
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