This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

The most common side effects that have been reported include:

• Somnolence, sleeping difficulties, or changes in sleeping patterns
• Headaches or migraine attacks
• Decreased body strength or weakness
• Excessive sweating
• Dry mouth
• Nausea, decreased appetite
• Anxiety, nervousness, confusion
• Abnormal dreams
• Reduced emotions, indifference (apathy)
• Tremors
• Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
• Dizziness, problems with the ability to concentrate, memory loss
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Palpitations
• Runny or stuffy nose, drooling
• Diarrhea
• Gastro problems like vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, flatulence
• Itching, prickling in the skin
• Muscle and joint pain
• Reduced sex drive, problems with erection and ejaculation in men, difficulty reaching orgasm in women
• Tiredness
• Weight loss

These side effects usually disappear after a few days. If they persist or worsen or if a side effect not mentioned
is felt, consult with a healthcare provider.

Citalopram is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs are used to treat low mood (depression) and panic disorder. It can also be prescribed off-label for treating alcohol use disorder,  postmenopausal flushing, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), severe phobias such as agoraphobia and social phobia, bulimia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.