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

Summary:

Encephalitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Morphine, and have Hereditary angioedema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Encephalitis 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 56,387 Celexa users. Check the latest studies of Celexa.

What is Encephalitis?

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 839 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Encephalitis.

On Dec, 01, 2025

49,596 people reported to have side effects when taking Celexa.
Among them, 26 people (0.05%) have Encephalitis.

Among these 26 people:

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

female: 73.08 %
male: 26.92 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Celexa? *

Xanax: 10 people, 38.46%
Morphine: 10 people, 38.46%
Gravol: 9 people, 34.62%
Diovan Hct: 9 people, 34.62%
Adalat: 9 people, 34.62%
Ativan: 9 people, 34.62%
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 7 people, 26.92%
Protonix: 7 people, 26.92%
Folic Acid: 6 people, 23.08%
Zocor: 6 people, 23.08%

What are other side effects people have besides Encephalitis? *

Fall: 16 people, 61.54%
Acute Kidney Failure: 10 people, 38.46%
Fever: 10 people, 38.46%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 10 people, 38.46%
Migraine (headache): 9 people, 34.62%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 9 people, 34.62%
Brain Abscess: 9 people, 34.62%
Suicidal Ideation: 9 people, 34.62%
Speech Disorder: 9 people, 34.62%
Nasal Abscess (pusormation in nose): 9 people, 34.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 7 people, 26.92%
Astrocytoma (tumour of the brain that originate in a particular kind of glial-cells): 5 people, 19.23%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 19.23%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 11.54%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.85%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 3.85%
Colon Cancer: 1 person, 3.85%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 3.85%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 3.85%

* 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?

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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