Symbyax and Celexa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Symbyax (fluoxetine hydrochloride; olanzapine) and Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide). Common drug interactions include pruritus among females and diabetes mellitus among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Symbyax and Celexa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 48 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Symbyax?
Symbyax has active ingredients of fluoxetine hydrochloride; olanzapine. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 1,449 Symbyax users. Check the latest studies of Symbyax.
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.
48 people who take Symbyax and Celexa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Symbyax and Celexa, by gender? *:
female:
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Vision blurred
- Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
- Blood urea decreased
- Chest discomfort
- Hyperventilation
- Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Vomiting
male:
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Cardiac disorder
- Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
- Infection
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Spinal osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
What are the common drug interactions of Symbyax and Celexa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Glycosuria (excretion of glucose into the urine)
- Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood)
- Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion)
- Obesity (having too much body fat)
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Chest pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
30-39:
- Weight increased
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Blood triglycerides increased
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood)
- Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
- Obesity (having too much body fat)
- Amenorrhoea (absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
40-49:
- Blood oestrogen decreased
- Chest pain
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Vision blurred
- Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
- Blood urea decreased
50-59:
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Cardiac disorder
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Coeliac disease (simple food intolerance)
- Diabetic complication
- Diabetic neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus)
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
60+:
- 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)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
- Influenza
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat)
- Blood pressure systolic increased
- Cardiac failure congestive
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Dizziness
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 23 people, 47.92%
- Stress And Anxiety: 17 people, 35.42%
- Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 6 people, 12.50%
- Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 6 people, 12.50%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 12.50%
- Type 2 Diabetes: 5 people, 10.42%
- Psychotic Disorder: 5 people, 10.42%
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 5 people, 10.42%
- Personality Disorder: 5 people, 10.42%
- Peptic Ulcer Haemorrhage (peptic ulcer bleeding): 5 people, 10.42%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Symbyax:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Celexa:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Symbyax and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Hosseini, S. H., & Ahmadi, A., "Peripheral edema occurring during treatment with risperidone combined with citalopram", Case reports in medicine, 2012 Jan .
- Hosseini, S. H., & Ahmadi, A., "Peripheral edema occurring during treatment with risperidone combined with citalopram", Case reports in medicine, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluoxetine hydrochloride; olanzapine and citalopram hydrobromide (the active ingredients of Symbyax and Celexa, respectively), and Symbyax and Celexa (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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