Does Citalopram Interact with Hydrobromide?
Citalopram and Hydrobromide have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 5 presents clinically important drug interactions with citalopram hydrobromide. Table 5: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Citalopram hydrobromide Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of SSRIs, including citalopram hydrobromide, and MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Intervention: Citalopram hydrobromide is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs, including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) , Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Contraindicated
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Citalopram and your doctor is considering prescribing Hydrobromide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider