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Citalopram · Medicine question

What is the risk of combining citalopram with tramadol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Combining citalopram with tramadol may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition.

Sources for this answer

Cipramil (Citalopram) 20 mg film-coated tabletsLundbeck Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 34Document updated 10 November 2023

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