Celexa and Catatonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Catatonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lamictal, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Catatonia 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 56,391 Celexa users. Check the latest studies of Celexa.

What is Catatonia?

Catatonia (unresponsive to external stimuli) is found to be associated with 372 drugs and 523 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Catatonia.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

49,596 people reported to have side effects when taking Celexa.
Among them, 35 people (0.07%) have Catatonia.

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Celexa when they have Catatonia? *

What is the gender of people who have Catatonia when taking Celexa? *

female: 74.29 %
male: 25.71 %

What is the age of people who have Catatonia when taking Celexa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Celexa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Catatonia? *

Mitral Valve Prolapse (heart's mitral valve doesn't work well): 6 people, 17.14%
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents): 4 people, 11.43%
Scar: 4 people, 11.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 11.43%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 11.43%
Hallucination, Auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus): 4 people, 11.43%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 4 people, 11.43%
Constipation: 4 people, 11.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 8.57%
Eye Rolling: 3 people, 8.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 14.29%
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): 3 people, 8.57%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 2.86%
Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type (mental illness featuring schizophrenia and a mood disorder with mania): 1 person, 2.86%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 1 person, 2.86%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 2.86%
Pain: 1 person, 2.86%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 1 person, 2.86%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 2.86%
Impulsive Behavior: 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Catatonia:

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Catatonia (523 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).

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