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

Summary:

Pleurothotonus is reported as a side effect among people who take Citalopram hydrobromide (citalopram hydrobromide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zyprexa, and have Dementia alzheimer's type.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleurothotonus 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 Pleurothotonus?

Pleurothotonus (neurological disorder which occurs due to prolonged exposure to antipsychotic drugs) is found to be associated with 89 drugs and 127 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleurothotonus.

On Jul, 12, 2026

32,819 people reported to have side effects when taking Citalopram hydrobromide.
Among them, 17 people (0.05%) have Pleurothotonus.

Could Citalopram hydrobromide cause Pleurothotonus?

Among these 17 people:

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

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

female: 35.29 %
male: 64.71 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Citalopram hydrobromide? *

Zyprexa: 7 people, 41.18%
Aldactone: 4 people, 23.53%
Lorazepam: 4 people, 23.53%
Seroquel: 3 people, 17.65%
Xalatan: 2 people, 11.76%
Allopurinol: 2 people, 11.76%
Aricept: 2 people, 11.76%
Haldol: 2 people, 11.76%
Lysine Acetylsalicylate: 2 people, 11.76%
Spironolactone: 2 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Pleurothotonus? *

Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 4 people, 23.53%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 4 people, 23.53%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 4 people, 23.53%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 23.53%
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents): 3 people, 17.65%
Aggression: 2 people, 11.76%
Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 1 person, 5.88%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 1 person, 5.88%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 5.88%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 1 person, 5.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 11.76%
Helicobacter Gastritis (inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach caused by helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) a bacterium): 2 people, 11.76%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 2 people, 11.76%
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type (delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect): 1 person, 5.88%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 5.88%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 1 person, 5.88%
Dementia (madness): 1 person, 5.88%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Citalopram hydrobromide:

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Pleurothotonus (1,011 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Pleurothotonus:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Pleurothotonus:

Pleurothotonus (127 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 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).

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