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What Causes Fainting While Taking Citalopram For Depression?
my 89 year old mother with no history of depression was prescribed citalopram as a mood lifter and appetite increaser. She has been falling every day, sometimes 2 x a day, and doesn't know how she fell. What are important facts about taking this drug?
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Hi, i do care for your concern.
The drug citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
this serotonin is a neuro-transmittor( hormones) that are present in brain.
blocking this may produce dizziness and fainting, when used in normal patients.
i would advise
To stop the drug, and consult your physician to change to other group of drugs for increasing the appetite.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
The drug citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
this serotonin is a neuro-transmittor( hormones) that are present in brain.
blocking this may produce dizziness and fainting, when used in normal patients.
i would advise
To stop the drug, and consult your physician to change to other group of drugs for increasing the appetite.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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