Citalopram 20 Mg

what is the difference between co-citalopram and apo-citalopram ## Hi Lynda, Based on my research, apo-citalopram is generic Citalopram. From what I've heard, the FDA permits generic formulas to vary by as much as 20% from the active ingredients in brand formulas. Were you prescribed this medication? I've been given a generic before without my knowledge, I don't think it's uncommon but it is quite frustrating! Learn More: Citalopram Details</a If you have any more questions, please post back and I'll be happy to assist you. ## Hi Lynda, APO-... is the suffix that pharmaceutical manufacturer APOTEX uses. as for CO-..., I'm not sure myself. I do agree with Jenna and believe that both of them would be generic Citalopram.

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what is citalopram tab 20mg for what is it to treat ## Citalopram (20 mg) is an antidepressant drug used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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INDICATION AND SIDE EFFECTS ## Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant, which also has various other off-label uses. Learn more Citalopram details here. Some of the common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and weight changes. Has this medication been prescribed for you? ## Hi - I am on 30mg of citolapram & have been for over 5weeks having started at 20mg. My only symptom is achy ankles, feet & calves. This only came on since I started Meds. Also I lack libido which has improved but find it hard to climax. Mostly it am concerned with the aching as I can't sleep properly & need to use heat packs. I tried exercise & stretching, but it's still there. Also the last few days feel the urge like I have extra energy that needs to be released. I am seeing...

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is citalopram int the same as citalopram hbr ## Hello, Joann! How are you? Yes, they are the same. This medication is an SSRI antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Could citalopram Hbr 20 mg tab cause itching of the skin on arms, head and face? Warning on bottle mentions "avoid prolonged sunlight". ## Hi Vickie, If it says to avoid prolonged sunlight, the medication probably causes some sort of Photosensitivity. Photosensitivity is a skin reaction (i.e. rash) that occurs after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or an artificial light source. This could explain the very symptoms you're describing. I do also want to note that itching, rashes, swelling, hives or blisters, are all listed as severe side effects of Citalopram; in which case it would probably be best to let your doctor know about this as soon as possible. Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699001.html#side-effects I hope this information helps! ## Wh...

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My boyfriend has been taking Citalopram HND 40 mg for about 2 years and the doctor refilled it for 20 mg. No discussion on the change amount was made. Plus the pills look completely different. ## Did he ask his doctor about the change? It might have been a mistake. The FDA warns that this medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. Sometimes, such issues are just due to an honest mistake, because doctors tend to be so very busy.

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Are there side effects or interactions with other medications while taking citalopram 20 mg tablets? ## Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. It should not be taken with MAOI antidepressants. ## CAN TAKING 20MG OF CITALOPRAM AND WATSON 349 HARM YOU. ## IM ON 20MG CITALOPRAM FOR DEPRESSION FOR ABOUT 3WEEKS NOW FEELING A BIT BETTER BUT IT IS PEOPLES NAMES THAT SEEM TO BE BORTHRING ME I HAVE TO KNOW WHO THEY ARE IS THIS ALL PART OF THE SIDE EFFECTS ## I thought that i was taking xanax and i took three of these and my insides are jerking out dry mouth sick at my stomach head feels funny n getting a headache. What can i do to make this go away or ease it any? ## This is a word of warning...Yesterday afternoon I took what I believed to be 1 ...

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they are replacing my lexapro 10mg for this ## Why are they changing my Lexapro l0mg. to citalopram hbr 20 mgs. what does citalpram used for. ## What does the Hbr mean? ## Citalopram is also an antidepressant, a generic for Celexa. HBR just designated the type of drug salt. Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth and sweating. ## They just replaced my Lexapro 10 milg, to the same drug Citalopram 20 mills. They told me it was the generic to Lexapro. Wrong!! I took this med, and the next day felt like a zombie. Nothing like Lexapro, and I won't take it again. Now my doc has to fight to put me back on my Lexapro. I feel this is rediculous to just change someones meds, saying its a generic, and having these horrible effects. ## Also I do not have depr...

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orange oval pill 1010 on one side 20 on other side ## Located a match it's Citalopram 20 mg, which is an antidepressant drug used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## no ## I take Citalopram can i still take after 2 year expires?

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Can I Break A Citalopram Hbr 20 Mg Tablet In Half? ## I have been on Cit for about 6 years 10mg. the great news is it made me feel great took away all that angst and low mood. BUT I have gained about 2 stone and its made my IBS terrible. its wierd because i always saw Cit as a cure and would look for other reasons why i was getting bigger, having bad stomach. it was only when I started a serious diet and had lost nothing after 4 weeks (while my daughter on same diet lost ten pounds) that i started to research reasons. Theres no question its this horrible little drug and i am furious that my doctor never thought to see if Cit was a cause. over many many forums the same theme is coming thru, doctors fobbing off patients that Cit doesnt cause weight gain and there should be no withdrawal s...

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My doctor just switched me from Lexapro 20 mg to Citalopram 20 mg for cost reasons as I do not have coverage. It's only been a week and I'm feeling weepy at the drop of a hat...what is the difference in the drug and am I on the right "switch over" dosage? Thanks. ML ## Both of these medications are manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. However Lexapro is noted by a number of sources to be a cleaner, improved version of Citalopram. It is the active isomer of racemic Citalopram. Many user reviews I've come across report that Citalopram compared to Lexapro just makes them feel tired and "drugged", per say; while Lexapro allows you to be more mobile. Do you feel like this is a true statement, based on the equal dose you've been taking? Additional info...

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Citalopram 20 Mg - Does this product contain gluten? ## Hello, Based on my research, this medication is gluten- free. If you are allergic to gluten, I recommend letting your pharmacy know so that they can take that into account when filling your prescriptions. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Citalopram Details I hope this helps!

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CAN I TAKE CITALOPRAM HBR 20 MG AND ADIPEX? ## No, these two actually should not be taken together. When combined, they each increase the toxicity of each other, which could cause a dangerous reaction just like that of an overdose. There is also the risk of developing serotonin syndrome and both of these interactions have the potential of being fatal. You can learn more Citalopram details here and you can learn more Adipex details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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It says on their website and several others that it is gluten free. However I experienced the same problem you did I would take it and get really sick like a sprue out break. They say they are gluten free but I am no longer taking my Citalopram 20mg ## It depends on who the manufacturer and since this is a generic, there are several different companies that make it. Are there any markings on the tablets you need information on? ## It is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals. I am gluten intolerant. Every time I take it I have elevated pulse rate just as I do when I accidentally have gluten. I'm trying to taper off and having withdrawal,don't like the idea of possibly gluttening myself.

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How do I ween off of citalopram hbr 20mg? ## Hi, Maria! How are you? Stopping an antidepressant is usually done very slowly, because on top of some withdrawal effects, stopping abruptly might also cause some rebound effects, which could result in very severe depressive symptoms. Learn more Citalopram details here. The most recent preferred method is to start skipping days of dosing, such as taking it one day, then skipping the next. You'd do that for a week or so, to allow your body to adjust to not taking it as often, then you'd start skipping two days and so on. However, it may not be safe for you to use this method, so please check with your doctor, before proceeding. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Pink oval antidepressant ## I recently received a refill from my mail order pharmacy for Citalopram HBR tablets, 20 mg. The first prescription I had were pink oval tablets, but this next one was round white tablets, the size of a 325mg bayer aspirin. Embossed on the tablet, from what I can make out is, WP1 3177. Is the same type of drug or could it be the wrong prescription?? ## This is the same medication and same dosage, just made by a different company that your last fill. Many pharmacies end up switching which one they carry according to what company had the cheapest available when they needed to restock. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and sweating. ## I was taken off lexapro and put on citalopram hbr 20mg. After being on the generic anti...

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Hi I need some advise quickly be for I take my tabs my doc said she was going up my dosage today and she ended up giving me 20mg and pack of 10 mg of citalopram I was already on 10 does it mean I'm on 30 mg now every day x ## Hello, Annie! How are you? I would assume so, but only your doctor can give you a definitive answer. The FDA classifies this medication as an SSRI antidepressant and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking this drug for 7 years or around that. I love it. I was a mess, It has helped me contol my anixaty I started out at 20 mg and now at 40 mg. Because it has made me feel so much better I will not go off of them. I have a very depressive life of ups and downs PTSD. a car accident with head injury and everthing in between. This drug is not suppose to make you gain weight. A lot of times when you are shaky is because your body is telling you eat protein. I am never going off it because it make me feel so much better. ## i have been taking 40mg for around 3years, have trouble with sweating at night and don't have as much energy as i use too.. My worry now is that I feel as if i have lost intrest in my favourite hobby & have problems concentrating. I don't even fe...

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Is citalopram mfg by amneal gluten free?Betty ## Hello, Betty! How are you? What are the markings on the tablets? Sometimes the manufacturer listed by the pharmacy is just a licensed distributor, so I need this additional information to ensure that I provide you with the correct information. Citalopram is classified by the FDA as an SSRI antidepressant and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight changes and mood swings.

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Are Citalopram pink oval 20 mg tablets manufactured by Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals gluten-free? ## Hello, Kristin! How are you? What are the markings on the tablet? Sometimes the manufacturer listed on the label is a licensed distributor, not the actual manufacturer, so I need these additional details to provide you with the correct information. Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant that can also help treat anxiety. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. ## Is Citalopram 20mg gluten and lactose free? I know the 10 milligram doses are.

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