FDA Warning: High Doses of Citalopram May Be Dangerous for the Heart
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 9, Number 11, November 2011
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv9n11/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Antidepressants
Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
The editors at TCPR, as well as many of you, received a notice issued by the FDA on August 24, 2011 warning us that citalopram (Celexa) at doses higher than 40 mg may cause dangerous prolongation of the QT interval, which can increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias (including the potentially fatal torsade de pointes).
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Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
Clinical psychopharmacology consultant, www.taliapuzantian.com
Dr. Puzantian has disclosed that she has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.