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Will Citalopram And Flu Vaccine Interact Taken On The Same Day ?

I have been taking citalopram 20mg a day for 5 months and due to have the flu jab tomorrow - would there be any drug interference between the two or is it fine ?

Also my soon had a the flu vaccine for the last 3 years do you advise he should have the nasal spray one available he is 5 ?
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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There is no significant interaction between citalopram and flu vaccine injection.so you can go ahead with the vaccine.

Injectable vaccine is better and safer than nasal vaccine.
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Will Citalopram And Flu Vaccine Interact Taken On The Same Day ?

There is no significant interaction between citalopram and flu vaccine injection.so you can go ahead with the vaccine. Injectable vaccine is better and safer than nasal vaccine.