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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) and Lithobid (lithium carbonate). Common drug interactions include abnormal behaviour among females and type 2 diabetes mellitus among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Celexa and Lithobid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 36 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 Lithobid?

Lithobid has active ingredients of lithium carbonate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 1,281 Lithobid users. Check the latest studies of Lithobid.

On Jul, 21, 2026

36 people who take Celexa and Lithobid together, and have interactions are studied.

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

female:

Abnormal behaviour
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
Aggression
Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
Blood iron decreased
Blood triglycerides increased
Body temperature decreased
Butterfly rash
Cardiac murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality)

male:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Decubitus ulcer (a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it)
Compulsive sexual behaviour (unable to manage his/her sexual behaviour)
Compulsive shopping
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Eating disorder
Emotional distress
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Impulsive behaviour
Injury

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Dizziness (excl vertigo)
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)
Vision blurred

20-29:

Decubitus ulcer (a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it)
Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
Thermal burn (burn by heat)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Overdose
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
Pancreatitis acute (sudden inflammation of pancreas)
Pyrexia (fever)

30-39:

Arthralgia (joint pain)
Blood iron decreased
Butterfly rash
Csf protein increased
Device dislocation
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue)
Headache (pain in head)
Herpes zoster
Joint swelling

40-49:

Vaginal discharge
Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
Vomiting
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Suicidal ideation
Suicide attempt
Weight increased
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)

50-59:

Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
Decreased appetite
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss)
Hepatitis c
Hyperprolactinaemia (abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood)
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
Overdose
Suicide attempt
Weight decreased

60+:

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Sinus bradycardia (an unusually slow heartbeat due to heart disease)
Polycythaemia (proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells increases)
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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): 5 people, 13.89%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 5 people, 13.89%
Pain: 5 people, 13.89%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 13.89%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 4 people, 11.11%
Hepatitis C: 3 people, 8.33%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 8.33%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 8.33%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 3 people, 8.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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