What should you avoid when taking citalopram?

Do not use citalopram with buspirone (Buspar®), fentanyl (Abstral®, Duragesic®), lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), methylene blue injection, tryptophan, St John’s wort, amphetamines, or some pain or migraine medicines (eg, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, tramadol, Frova®, Imitrex®, Maxalt®, Relpax®, Ultram®, Zomig®).

Should I take citalopram morning or night?

You can take citalopram at any time of day, as long as you stick to the same time every day. If you have trouble sleeping, it’s best to take it in the morning.

Can you drink caffeine with citalopram?

Citalopram Interactions with Caffeine Consumption of caffeine products, chocolates and desserts along with citalopram can cause dangerous side effects leading to serotonin syndrome. So, avoid desserts with chocolate while taking citalopram.

Can I drink coffee while taking citalopram?

Citalopram Interactions with Caffeine Consumption of caffeine products, chocolates and desserts along with citalopram can cause dangerous side effects leading to serotonin syndrome.

Can I eat chocolate with citalopram?

Consumption of caffeine products, chocolates and desserts along with citalopram can cause dangerous side effects leading to serotonin syndrome. So, avoid desserts with chocolate while taking citalopram.

What to avoid while on antidepressants?

Avoid driving or operating machinery. Avoid caffeine, tobacco and alcohol. Drink plenty of fluids. Take your antidepressant at bedtime if your doctor approves.

Can I drive or operate machinery while taking citalopram?

Do not drive or operate machinery until the full effects of citalopram are known as it may impair your judgment and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

What happens if you suddenly stop taking citalopram?

Do not stop suddenly as withdrawal symptoms may occur; taper off slowly under medical supervision. Do not drive or operate machinery until the full effects of citalopram are known as it may impair your judgment and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

What happens when you mix citalopram and alcohol?

When Citalopram is taken together with alcohol or marijuana, the tendency is that the central nervous system side effects of the former will increase in severity. Examples of these side effects are impaired thinking and judgment.

Is citalopram lipophilic or lipidophilic?

Citalopram is highly lipophilic and likely widely distributed throughout the body, including the blood-brain-barrier. However, its metabolite, demethylcitalopram does not penetrate the blood-brain-barrier well Label. Citalopram, dimethylcitalopram, and didemethylcitalopram are 80% bound to plasma proteins Label.