Question 1

hi, does grapefruit interfere with celexa (citalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, citalopram (celexa) is metabolized by cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4). Grapefruit juice contains furanocoumarins such as bergamottin which inhibits cyp3a4. So there is an interaction between the two. Hope that answers your question!

Question 2

hi there, how long do you need to be off of celexa (citalopram) before eating grapefruit? i've been totally off for 2 weeks and was on 10 mg (tapered off)

Accepted Answer

You are OK now: If you have been off celexa (citalopram) for 2 weeks, you can eat grapefruit now (assuming you are on no other meds that are possibly affected by grapefruit).  Enjoy.

Question 3

what is citalopram taken for?

Accepted Answer

Citalopram Usage: Citslopram is a medication used to treat depression. It is in a class of drugs called ssris, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. These increase the serotonin in the brain, an important chemical in the brain.

Question 4

does citalopram 60 mgms. work?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Studies have shown that 40 mg of citalopram is as good as 60 mg. Always go for the lowest effective dose.

Question 5

can citalopram cause beau's lines?

Accepted Answer

Beau's lines: Those ridges on nail beds are caused by injury, infection, low calcium , skin disease, some chemotherapy drugs, or malnutrition.  I am not aware of Celexa (citalopram) being cause of this.

Question 6

what is citalopram and its effects?

Accepted Answer

Citalopram is a SSRI: Antidepressant, i.e. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that improves serotonin tone in nerve transmission to treat depression & anxiety. 
Adverse effects may include dry mouth, 
drowsiness, trouble sleeping, excessive sweating, involuntary quivering, nausea, 
diarrhea.

Question 7

when does citalopram start working?

Accepted Answer

Varies person-person: Most SSRI take 4-6 weeks to work.  If the anidepressant is not working by that time and it  
has already been raised.  Consider that this agent is not going to work for you and consider switching to alternative agent after a weaning off period.

Question 8

can i mix citalopram with sulfameth?

Accepted Answer

No Problem: The antidepressant citalopram and antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (as a component of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or otherwise) are safely taken together.

Question 9

how does your appetite on citalopram?

Accepted Answer

No changes generally: Some people on citalopram will have a decreased appetite but this is not a common complaint with this medication.  If you notice a major change in your appetite or weight on this medication talk with the physician who prescribed it about whether you may do better with an alternative medication.

Question 10

could i take citalopram with modafil?

Accepted Answer

At low dose Celexa (citalopram) : Management: given the risk of dose-dependent qt prolongation, citalopram dosage should not exceed 20 mg/day when prescribed in combination with cyp450 2c19 inhibitors such as cimetidine, esomeprazole, etravirine, felbamate, fluconazole, lansoprazole, letrozole, modafinil, omeprazole, oxcarbazepine, ticlopidine, and voriconazole. www.drugs.com.

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Hi there, how long do you need to be off of celexa (citalopram) before eating grapefruit? i've been totally off for 2 weeks and was on 10 mg (tapered off)

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What is citalopram taken for?

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Does citalopram 60 mgms. work?

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When does citalopram start working?

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