Citalopram 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Celexa — Mylan

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Citalopram tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for oral use. The label says they are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. They are not approved for use in pediatric patients.

The tablets are taken once daily, with or without food. The initial dosage is 20 mg once daily, and the dose may be increased after at least one week to a maximum of 40 mg once daily. For patients older than 60 years, patients with hepatic impairment, and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers, the maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily.

Important risks in the label include suicidal thoughts and behaviors, QT prolongation and torsade de pointes, serotonin syndrome, bleeding, mania or hypomania, seizures, hyponatremia, angle-closure glaucoma, and sexual dysfunction. The label also says to taper gradually when stopping citalopram rather than stopping abruptly.

Key Counseling Points

• Take citalopram once daily, with or without food.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose; doses above 40 mg once daily are not recommended.
• If you are over 60 years old, have liver impairment, or are a CYP2C19 poor metabolizer, the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily.
• Do not use citalopram with MAOIs, or within 14 days of stopping an MAOI; the label also says to wait at least 14 days after stopping citalopram before starting an MAOI.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, especially other serotonergic drugs, aspirin, NSAIDs, antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and medicines that can prolong the QT interval.
• Get medical help right away for symptoms that could suggest serotonin syndrome, such as agitation, hallucinations, fast heart rate, sweating, fever, tremor, rigidity, or diarrhea.
• Report symptoms that could suggest a heart rhythm problem, such as dizziness, palpitations, or fainting.
• Do not stop citalopram suddenly; the label says to reduce the dose gradually whenever possible.
• Watch for worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, unusual behavior changes, or signs of mania or hypomania, especially when starting treatment or changing the dose.
• Contact a healthcare professional if you notice bleeding, low sodium symptoms such as confusion or weakness, or changes in sexual function.

Helpful Patient Education

Citalopram tablets are an oral SSRI medicine indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. According to the DailyMed label, the tablets are taken once daily, with or without food. The label includes important safety information about suicidal thoughts and behaviors, QT prolongation, serotonin syndrome, bleeding risk, and the need to taper gradually when stopping treatment.

This product page summary is based on the prescribing information for citalopram tablets, including dosage limits for certain groups such as adults over 60 years of age, patients with hepatic impairment, and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers. Patients and caregivers should review the full label for contraindications, interactions, warnings, and adverse reactions before use.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-18 13:33:15