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Citalopram, sold under the brand name Celexa among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. The antidepressant effects may take one to four weeks to occur. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include nausea, trouble sleeping, sexual problems, shakiness, feeling tired, and sweating. Serious side effects include an increased risk of suicide in those under the age of 25, serotonin syndrome, glaucoma, and QT prolongation. It should not be used in someone on a MAO inhibitor. Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome may occur when stopped. There are concerns that use during pregnancy may harm the baby.

Citalopram was approved for medical use in the United States in 1998. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to fluoxetine. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom, a typical dose costs the NHS less than 20 GBP per month. In the United States, it costs 50 to 100 USD per month as of 2016. In 2017, it was the 26th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 24 million prescriptions.