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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) and Norvir (ritonavir). Common drug interactions include grand mal convulsion among females and pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Celexa and Norvir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72 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 Norvir?

Norvir has active ingredients of ritonavir. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 24,973 Norvir users. Check the latest studies of Norvir.



On Jul, 30, 2026

72 people who take Celexa and Norvir together, and have interactions are studied.

Celexa and Norvir drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Grand mal convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain)
  2. Head injury
  3. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  4. Tongue paralysis (loss of function of tongue)
  5. Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood)
  6. Blood creatinine increased
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Escherichia test positive
  9. Gait disturbance
  10. Lactic acidosis (low ph in body tissues)

male:

  1. Pain
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
  4. Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
  5. Hypovolaemic shock (shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss)
  6. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  7. Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
  8. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  9. Toxic encephalopathy (a degenerative neurologic disorder caused by exposure to toxic substances)
  10. Blood creatinine increased

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Night sweats (sweating in night)

30-39:

  1. Bone density decreased
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Fracture
  5. Pain
  6. Abdominal distension
  7. Abdominal pain
  8. Abdominal pain upper
  9. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  10. Angioneurotic oedema (swelling that occurs just beneath the surface of the skin or mucous membranes)

40-49:

  1. Multiple fractures
  2. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  3. Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur)
  4. Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood)
  5. Blood creatinine increased
  6. Bone loss
  7. Confusional state
  8. Drug ineffective
  9. Escherichia test positive
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

50-59:

  1. Emotional distress
  2. Pain
  3. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  4. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  5. Bone density decreased
  6. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  7. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  8. Ankle fracture
  9. Chronic kidney disease
  10. Anger

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  4. Back pain
  5. Bone pain
  6. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
  7. Diabetes mellitus inadequate control
  8. Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is high concentrations of ketone bodies)
  9. Drug ineffective
  10. Fanconi syndrome acquired (self developed genetic disease of kidney damage due to defective transport system)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 8.33%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 6.94%
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 ritonavir (the active ingredients of Celexa and Norvir, respectively), and Celexa and Norvir (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.

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