Clinical Pharmocology

Here are answers to some of the most common questions concerning Cipralex. For more specific questions, we invite you to Ask an Expert here at Lundbeck. Our Medical Advisers are always happy to help.

Does Citalopram have any particular side-effects with regard to elderly patients?

The adverse-event profile of citalopram in the elderly is...

Does Citalopram interact with ethanol?

No. Citalopram does not interact with or potentiate the effect...

Is Citalopram as effective as TCAs?

Yes. An analysis of five controlled studies of 5-6 weeks duration that compared citalopram with...

Are the pharmacokinetics for Citalopram different in elderly patients?

Yes. The pharmacokinetics of citalopram have been studied in elderly...

Can Citalopram have a negative effect on people suffering from hepatic insufficiency?

In a single dose (20 mg) study in 9 patients with hepatic impairment, the oral clearance of...

Can citalopram have a negative effect on people suffering from renal insufficiency?

None has been noted in patients with moderate renal insufficiency. In a single-dose (20 mg) study in...

Last updated: 10/10/2008
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