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Citalopram is a serotonin reuptake blocker which is a kind of antidepressant drug (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Celexa • Acti-lift • Talomil • Cilate • CILIFT • Ciloram • Cipramil • Citalohexal • Depramil • DRL citalopram

Side Effects

Common

Feeling anxious
Sleepiness
Nervousness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Tremor
Loss of strength
Loss of appetite
Shaking hands or tremor
Reduced appetite

Serious

Suicidal thoughts

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