Citalopram (& Escitalopram)
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Celexa; Cipramil; Cipram; Lexapro
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Antidepressant; SSRI
CHEMICAL NAME
1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl) 01,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile
DESCRIPTION
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) prescribed as an anti-depressant. It was approved by the FDA in 1998. The S-isomer "Escitalopram" was approved by the FDA first in 2002.
GENERAL INFORMATION #
Recreational Use of SSRIs and Other Antidepressants, by Andrew Sewell
EXPERIENCES #
First Encounter with Anti-Depressants, by Spoonbender
Bipolar Interactions with Drugs, by M Kilory
Severe, Unexpected Results, by Nystagmus
Tuning In to It, by Windchild
Never Forget To Do Your Research, by goaskalice
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