Citalopram hydrobromide and Eye swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Citalopram hydrobromide (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Copaxone, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye swelling when taking Citalopram hydrobromide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,819 people who have side effects when taking Citalopram hydrobromide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Citalopram hydrobromide?

Citalopram hydrobromide has active ingredients of citalopram hydrobromide. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 36,878 Citalopram hydrobromide users. Check the latest studies of Citalopram hydrobromide.

What is Eye swelling?

Eye swelling is found to be associated with 1,349 drugs and 1,580 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye swelling.

On Jul, 15, 2026

32,819 people reported to have side effects when taking Citalopram hydrobromide.
Among them, 42 people (0.13%) have Eye swelling.

Could Citalopram hydrobromide cause Eye swelling?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Citalopram hydrobromide when they have Eye swelling? *

What is the gender of people who have Eye swelling when taking Citalopram hydrobromide? *

female: 68.29 %
male: 31.71 %

What is the age of people who have Eye swelling when taking Citalopram hydrobromide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Citalopram hydrobromide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eye swelling? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 47.62%
Hypersensitivity: 15 people, 35.71%
Headache (pain in head): 14 people, 33.33%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 11 people, 26.19%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 21.43%
Sleep Disorder: 9 people, 21.43%
Pain In Extremity: 9 people, 21.43%
Eye Irritation: 9 people, 21.43%
Itching: 9 people, 21.43%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 21.43%

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): 7 people, 16.67%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 9.52%
Peripheral Swelling: 4 people, 9.52%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 4 people, 9.52%
Reflux Gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile): 3 people, 7.14%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 3 people, 7.14%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 3 people, 7.14%
Constipation: 2 people, 4.76%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 4.76%
Malignant Soft Tissue Neoplasm (cancer tumour of soft tissue): 2 people, 4.76%

* 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 Citalopram hydrobromide) and Citalopram hydrobromide (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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