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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) and Sotret (isotretinoin). Common drug interactions include crohn's disease among females and platelet count decreased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Celexa and Sotret. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 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 Sotret?

Sotret has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 9,023 Sotret users. Check the latest studies of Sotret.



On Aug, 04, 2026

12 people who take Celexa and Sotret together, and have interactions are studied.

Celexa and Sotret drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
  2. Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)
  3. White blood cell count increased
  4. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  5. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  6. Abdominal pain
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  8. 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)
  9. Chapped lips (cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin f lip)
  10. Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)

male:

  1. Platelet count decreased

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Chapped lips (cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin f lip)
  4. Colitis ulcerative (inflammation of colon with ulcer)
  5. Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
  6. Dry skin
  7. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  8. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
  9. Headache (pain in head)
  10. Inflammatory bowel disease

20-29:

  1. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  2. Blood cholesterol increased
  3. Blood iron decreased
  4. Blood triglycerides increased
  5. Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
  6. Ileal stenosis (obstruction in the ileal)
  7. Inflammatory bowel disease
  8. Intestinal fistula
  9. Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  10. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)

30-39:

  1. Intestinal fistula
  2. Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  3. Platelet count increased
  4. Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)
  5. White blood cell count increased
  6. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  7. Blood cholesterol increased
  8. Blood iron decreased
  9. Blood triglycerides increased
  10. Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)

40-49:

  1. Platelet count decreased
  2. 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)
  3. Suicide attempt
  4. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 16.67%
  2. Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
  3. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 8.33%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Acne Cystic (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on citalopram hydrobromide and isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Celexa and Sotret, respectively), and Celexa and Sotret (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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