SITOR 20 (20mg Citalopram)

Product Information

SITOR (Citalopram) is a prescription medicine used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a natural chemical messenger in the brain that helps maintain mental balance and improves mood, sleep, and energy.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

SITOR is prescribed to improve symptoms of major depressive disorder and to help relieve anxiety. By restoring serotonin balance, it supports emotional stability, reduces feelings of sadness, and promotes well-being.

Uses

• Treatment of depression

• Treatment of anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety)

• May help with obsessive-compulsive disorder (off-label, as advised by your doctor)

Benefits

• Improves mood and emotional stability

• Helps reduce feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or guilt

• Increases energy, concentration, and motivation

• Helps regulate sleep patterns

• Reduces symptoms of panic or persistent anxiety

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.

• Can be taken with or without food.

• Take it at the same time each day for best results.

• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice—your dose should be reduced gradually if discontinuing.

• It may take 2–4 weeks to feel the full benefit. Continue treatment even if you start to feel better.

Other Uses

Doctors may sometimes prescribe SITOR for off-label conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.

Special Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, seizures, liver disease, or low sodium levels.

• Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially other antidepressants, blood thinners, migraine medicines, or herbal supplements like St. John’s Wort.

• Avoid alcohol, which can worsen side effects.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use SITOR after medical advice. SSRIs may affect the newborn if taken late in pregnancy.

• May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision—avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Children, adolescents, and young adults may be at higher risk of suicidal thoughts, especially when starting treatment or changing the dose. Close monitoring is required.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Nausea, dry mouth, sweating

• Headache, dizziness, or drowsiness

• Trouble sleeping or unusual dreams

• Increased anxiety at the beginning of treatment (usually improves with time)

• Loss of appetite or changes in weight

• Sexual side effects (reduced desire or difficulty reaching orgasm)

Seek medical advice if side effects persist, worsen, or become troublesome.

Storage & Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use expired medicine.

• Dispose of unused tablets safely—do not flush into toilets or sinks.

Emergency Guidance

Seek immediate medical help if you experience:

• Suicidal thoughts or unusual changes in mood or behavior

• Severe allergic reaction (swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing)

• Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or fainting

• Seizures

• Signs of serotonin syndrome (fever, sweating, agitation, confusion, rapid heartbeat, muscle stiffness, or tremor)