Cita
Cita Products are primarily used for
Depression, Panic disorder
About Cita Products
Cita Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cita are Erectile dysfunction, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Low sexual desire, Nausea, Restlessness, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Weight gain.
How Cita Products work
Citalopram is one of a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. It is thought to be work by enhancing the level of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters called serotonin in the brain. This may help you to improve your energy level and feelings of well-being.
Patient Concerns about Cita Products
Frequently asked questions about Cita Products
Frequently asked questions about Citalopram
Q. What is Cita 10mg Tablet used for? How does it work?
Cita 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Cita 10mg Tablet is used to treat depression and panic disorder. It helps to improve your energy levels and elevates your mood. This medication works by restoring the balance of a chemical substance (serotonin) in the brain which helps to relieve depression and symptoms of panic disorder such as excessive fear, sweating, rapid heart rate, trembling or shaking, shortness of breath, chills etc.
Q. Does Cita 10mg Tablet make you gain weight?
Weight changes may be seen while using Cita 10mg Tablet, so monitor your weight closely. Cita 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Although SSRIs are associated with weight loss at first, long-term use of SSRIs may cause an increase in the weight. Long-term use is considered when the treatment lasts longer than six months. If these weight changes bother you, please consult your doctor.
Q. Can you drink alcohol while taking Cita 10mg Tablet?
No, it is advised not to take alcohol while taking Cita 10mg Tablet. Cita 10mg Tablet can cause sleepiness or may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. And taking alcohol with this medicine will only worsen these side effects. Therefore, you must avoid alcohol if you are on Cita 10mg Tablet.
Q. Can Cita 10mg Tablet cause abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia?
Yes, Cita 10mg Tablet has been found to cause prolongation of the QT interval (a type of ECG abnormality) that can lead to arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat or heart rhythm), which can be dangerous. However, this is very rare according to scientific research reports. Moreover, abnormalities in electrolyte levels (such as potassium and magnesium) may also increase the risk of abnormalities in the heartbeat of people suffering from heart problems. Such people must have an ECG review, before as well as during treatment with Cita 10mg Tablet. However, the final decision will be only made by your doctor, after analyzing your health condition and considering all possible risks and benefits of this medicine.
Q. What are the side effects of Cita 10mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Cita 10mg Tablet are low sexual desire, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), anorgasmia (decreased orgasm), nausea, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, stomach upset, and restlessness. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or worry you. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or treat these side effects.
Q. Is it better to take Cita 10mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
It is usually recommended to take Cita 10mg Tablet once a day in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
Products for Cita
Cita 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹34
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Cita 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹115
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Cita 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹59.03
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