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What Causes Redness On The Fingers And Cheeks While On Citalopram And Hydrochlorothiazide?

I just started to take Cilopram 5 mg per day on Friday. I took a hydroclorithiazide pill today and just noticed my skin seems to look a little red on my fingers and cheeks. this is really a low dose of this new medicine Cilopram, just not sure about the mixture. I took the hydroclorithiazide for blood pressure. Is this dangerous to mix these two. Last dose of Cilopram was 5 mg and last night. Just took the other hydroclorithizide pill this afternoon.
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are having photosensitive rash , it is very common side effect of hydrocholorothiazide.
Treatment with escitalopram may occasionally cause blood sodium levels to get too low, a condition known as hyponatremia, and using it with hydroCHLOROthiazide can increase that risk. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness or unsteadiness, as these may be symptoms of hyponatremia. More severe cases may lead to hallucination, fainting, seizure, coma, and even death. Escitalopram can also affect your blood pressure and heart rate. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood pressure and pulse to safely use both medications. You should avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or lying position while taking these medications, especially at the beginning of treatment or after an increase in dose.
I suggest you to consult your physician and get some other class of anti-hypertension like ACE i, CCbs.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Redness On The Fingers And Cheeks While On Citalopram And Hydrochlorothiazide?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. You are having photosensitive rash , it is very common side effect of hydrocholorothiazide. Treatment with escitalopram may occasionally cause blood sodium levels to get too low, a condition known as hyponatremia, and using it with hydroCHLOROthiazide can increase that risk. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness or unsteadiness, as these may be symptoms of hyponatremia. More severe cases may lead to hallucination, fainting, seizure, coma, and even death. Escitalopram can also affect your blood pressure and heart rate. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood pressure and pulse to safely use both medications. You should avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or lying position while taking these medications, especially at the beginning of treatment or after an increase in dose. I suggest you to consult your physician and get some other class of anti-hypertension like ACE i, CCbs. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.