Citalopram — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Citalopram hydrobromide
Drug Class: SSRI Antidepressant
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for depression. Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Reviewed sourceCommon Side Effects of Citalopram
- Sexual dysfunction
- Weight changes
- Suicidal thoughts
- Heart rhythm changes
Key Drug Interactions — Citalopram
Citalopram has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- MAO inhibitors
- Blood thinners
- NSAIDs
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Citalopram?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Citalopram?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
What are the side effects of Citalopram?
Common side effects associated with Citalopram include: Sexual dysfunction; Weight changes; Suicidal thoughts; Heart rhythm changes.