Celexa and Bell's palsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bell's palsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Arimidex, and have Bone density decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bell's palsy when taking Celexa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 49,596 people who have side effects when taking Celexa 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 Bell's palsy?

Bell's palsy (facial paralysis) is found to be associated with 568 drugs and 1,257 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bell's palsy.

On Jul, 15, 2026

49,596 people reported to have side effects when taking Celexa.
Among them, 67 people (0.14%) have Bell's palsy.

Among these 67 people:

How long have people been on Celexa when they have Bell's palsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Bell's palsy when taking Celexa? *

female: 68.66 %
male: 31.34 %

What is the age of people who have Bell's palsy when taking Celexa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Celexa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bell's palsy? *

Weakness: 23 people, 34.33%
Gait Disturbance: 20 people, 29.85%
Bone Disorder: 19 people, 28.36%
Injury: 17 people, 25.37%
Emotional Distress: 17 people, 25.37%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 16 people, 23.88%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 14 people, 20.90%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 19.40%
Back Pain: 13 people, 19.40%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 13 people, 19.40%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colitis (inflammation of colon): 6 people, 8.96%
Bone Density Decreased: 6 people, 8.96%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 4 people, 5.97%
Pain: 4 people, 5.97%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 4.48%
Quit Smoking: 3 people, 4.48%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 2 people, 2.99%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 2.99%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 2.99%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 2 people, 2.99%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bell's palsy:

Bell's palsy (568 drugs)

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Bell's palsy (1,257 conditions)

Related 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 citalopram hydrobromide (the active ingredients of Celexa) and Celexa (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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