Citalopram HBR Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Abnormal Sexual Function
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Excessive Sweating
• Nausea
• Problems With Ejaculation

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
• Fever
• Memory Loss
• Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Migraine Headache
• A Problem With Menstrual Periods
• A Skin Rash
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• Absence Of Menstrual Periods
• Agitation
• Anxious Feelings
• Confusion
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Excess Urination
• Excessive Saliva Production
• Gas
• Indigestion
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Itching
• Joint Pain
• Low Energy
• Muscle Pain
• Muscle Tremors
• Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
• Pain With Menstruation
• Stomach Cramps
• Taste Impairment
• The Inability To Have An Erection
• Vomiting
• Weight Loss
• Yawning

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blood Clot
• A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
• A Decrease In The Blood Clotting Protein Prothrombin
• A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Bleeding
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
• Hallucinations
• Involuntary Movements Of The Limbs, Trunk, And Facial Muscles Called Paroxysmal Choreoathetosis
• Liver Tissue Death
• Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
• Manic Behavior
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Mental Status Changes
• Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
• Pancreatitis
• Panic Disorder
• Paranoia
• Pregnancy Loss
• Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
• Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
• Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
• Seizures
• Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
• A High Prolactin Level
• Abnormal Dreams
• Accidental Falls
• Aggressive Behavior
• An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
• An Increased Need To Urinate Often
• Breast Fullness Due To Milk Production
• Breast Pain
• Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Cough
• Delirium
• Delusions
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Fast Heartbeat
• Grinding Of The Teeth
• Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
• Increased Hunger
• Indifferent Behavior
• Low Blood Pressure
• Mood Changes
• Nightmares
• Nosebleed
• Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
• Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• Weight Gain