Quick Recall
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Citalopram ?
- A. No dosage adjustment is needed for mild or moderate renal impairment
- B. It is contraindicated in patients treated with methylene blue
- C. It may worsen suicide risk
- D. It does not cause serotonin syndrome when given with tryptophan
SUGGESTIVE. OF.. D.. 5 - HTP. AND L - TRYPTOPHAN..... ARE. CONVERTED. TO... SEROTONIN. IN. THE. BRAIN.... ..WHEN. GIVEN. WITH.. CITALOPRAM... ...... CITALOPRAM. INDUCED SEROTONIN. SYNDROME
The correct answer is, "D. It does not cause serotonin syndrome when given with tryptophan"
C is correct .
It is an antidepressant..
C
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