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Is It Safe To Take Mirtazapine And Citalopram?

Posted on Fri, 5 Jul 2024

Question: Hi, my doctor gave me some mirtazapine. I also take citalopram. Just checked interactions and says it’s not good together. Is this right?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Practically negligible

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
I can understand your concern.

Theoretically, there are risks of drug-drug interactions. But, in practical experience, the effects of drug interactions between citalopram and mirtazapine are negligible.

However, please keep your doctor informed when you take these two meds together.

Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (19 hours later)

Ok thanks, had the mirtazapine last night and feeling really tired and groggy today. I know that’s a side effect for some. How long will it last?
Also is it safe to vape CBD while taking citalopram and mirtazapine?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (32 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May last for 24 hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

The drowsiness due to mirtazapine can last for almost 24hours.

I would not suggest you to mix CBD with antidepressants.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng