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Can celexa (citalopram) cause high blood pressure?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa (citalopram): Rare, at higher daily doses above 40mg. More commonly there is lowering of blood pressure.

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Answered 11/20/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa: Hypertension can occur in 0.1% to 1% with Celexa. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/celexa-side-effects.html

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/24/2018

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