Celexa and Actiq drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) and Actiq (fentanyl citrate). Common drug interactions include death among females and drug toxicity among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Celexa and Actiq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Celexa?

Celexa has active ingredients of citalopram hydrobromide. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 56,390 Celexa users. Check the latest studies of Celexa.

What is Actiq?

Actiq has active ingredients of fentanyl citrate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 27,583 Actiq users. Check the latest studies of Actiq.



On Jul, 30, 2026

22 people who take Celexa and Actiq together, and have interactions are studied.

Celexa and Actiq drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Celexa and Actiq, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Death
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Disease progression
  5. Disease recurrence
  6. Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
  7. Dizziness
  8. Drug effect decreased
  9. Dry mouth
  10. Dry skin

male:

  1. Drug toxicity
  2. Anger
  3. Back pain
  4. Bipolar i disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode)
  5. Blood pressure increased
  6. Burning sensation
  7. Clonus (series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations)
  8. Confusional state
  9. Delirium (wild excitement)
  10. Dental caries

What are the common drug interactions of Celexa and Actiq, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
  2. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  3. Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)

40-49:

  1. Drug toxicity
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Duodenal ulcer
  4. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)

50-59:

  1. Abnormal loss of weight
  2. Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood)
  3. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  4. Chest pain
  5. Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
  6. Drug abuse
  7. Lower limb fracture
  8. Major depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings)
  9. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease)
  10. Panic disorder without agoraphobia (panic disorder without anxiety disorder)

60+:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Vomiting
  3. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  4. Delirium (wild excitement)
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Disease progression
  7. Disease recurrence
  8. Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
  9. Dizziness
  10. Drug toxicity

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 3 people, 13.64%
  2. Post Laminectomy Syndrome: 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on citalopram hydrobromide and fentanyl citrate (the active ingredients of Celexa and Actiq, respectively), and Celexa and Actiq (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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