Celexa and Electroencephalogram abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Electroencephalogram abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Synthroid, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Electroencephalogram abnormal 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 Electroencephalogram abnormal?

Electroencephalogram abnormal is found to be associated with 598 drugs and 750 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Electroencephalogram abnormal.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

49,596 people reported to have side effects when taking Celexa.
Among them, 47 people (0.09%) have Electroencephalogram abnormal.

Could Celexa cause Electroencephalogram abnormal?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Celexa when they have Electroencephalogram abnormal? *

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

female: 78.72 %
male: 21.28 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Celexa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Electroencephalogram abnormal? *

Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 11 people, 23.40%
Weakness: 8 people, 17.02%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 7 people, 14.89%
Loss Of Consciousness: 7 people, 14.89%
Vision Blurred: 6 people, 12.77%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 12.77%
Fall: 6 people, 12.77%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 6 people, 12.77%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 12.77%
Blood Glucose Increased: 6 people, 12.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 9 people, 19.15%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 3 people, 6.38%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 6.38%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 6.38%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 3 people, 6.38%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 2 people, 4.26%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 2 people, 4.26%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 4.26%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 2.13%
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (abnormal increase in heart rate on becoming upright): 1 person, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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?

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