Celexa and Rectal polyp - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rectal polyp is reported as a side effect among people who take Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Aredia, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rectal polyp 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 Rectal polyp?

Rectal polyp (fleshy growth occurring on the lining of the colon) is found to be associated with 365 drugs and 342 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rectal polyp.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 31, 2026

49,596 people reported to have side effects when taking Celexa.
Among them, 31 people (0.06%) have Rectal polyp.

Among these 31 people:

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

female: 74.19 %
male: 25.81 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Celexa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rectal polyp? *

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 30 people, 96.77%
Pain: 28 people, 90.32%
Injury: 28 people, 90.32%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 28 people, 90.32%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 28 people, 90.32%
Back Pain: 28 people, 90.32%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 28 people, 90.32%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 27 people, 87.10%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 27 people, 87.10%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 27 people, 87.10%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 21 people, 67.74%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 6.45%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 3.23%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 3.23%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 3.23%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.23%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 3.23%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Rectal polyp:

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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