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Citalopram Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 5, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg/5 mL; 10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 30 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Geriatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Depression

Initial dose: 20 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 20 to 40 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 40 mg orally per day

Comments:


Use: Treatment of depression

Usual Geriatric Dose for Depression

Over 60 years of age:
Recommended dose: 20 mg orally once a day

Comments:


Use: Treatment of depression

Renal Dose Adjustments

Mild to Moderate Renal Dysfunction: No adjustment recommended
Severe Renal Dysfunction: Use with caution

Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver dysfunction:

Dose Adjustments

Poor CYP450 2C19 metabolizers:
Recommended dose: 20 mg orally once a day

Concomitant therapy with cimetidine or another CYP450 2C19 inhibitor:
Recommended dose: 20 mg orally once a day

Treatment withdrawal:


Switching between MAOI and citalopram therapy: At least 14 days should elapse between ceasing one of these medicines and starting the other.

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING:


This drug is not recommended for use in children.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Monitoring:

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Frequently asked questions

Further information

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