Does Phentermine Interact With Citalopram?

Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2015

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Wed, 23 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : is it ok to take phentermine 37 with citalopram 20 mg?
thanks!

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it's not OK

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the answer is no, it's not OK. Phentermine and Citalopram may interact and cause side effects like nervousness, anxiety, hallucinations, seizures, etc.

Concurrent use of these medications is discouraged.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (3 minutes later)

would fastin (phenylethylamine) be a better combo with my citaloparam ?
Thank you!
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's been answered...

Detailed Answer:
This is the same question. Did you mean to send something else? Fastin (which contains phentermine) should not be used along with citalopram.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (21 minutes later)

new fastin contains now phenylethylamine and may be another option to use with my citalopram?
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
they are similar drugs...

Detailed Answer:
I've been looking at the FDA database but I can't seem to find any relevant information about it. Anyway, phenylethylamine is a similar drug with a similar chemical structure and will probably cause the same problems.

The most 'healthy' way to loose weight (if that's your target) is to adjust your diet and physical activity.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar