Citalin Forte Strip Of 10 Tablets

• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Depressive disorder

• The concomitant use of this medication with MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) like Selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid etc., is strictly contraindicated as it may cause serotonin syndrome. In case of use of these medications, Citalin Forte should not be taken until after two weeks of stopping their use and vice versa, as it can be potentially fatal.
• Patients with severe liver disease must avoid taking Citalin Forte as the liver metabolises these medications. In severe liver disease, there may be decreased metabolisation resulting in increased concentrations of the drug and therefore excessive sedation and respiratory depression.
• Clonazepam is contraindicated in patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Use cautiously in elderly patients.
• Use cautiously in patients at risk of falling and in debilitated patients.

• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Sexual dysfunction (primarily decreased libido, absence of orgasms, and male ejaculatory delay)
• Nausea
• Increased sweating
• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Motor impairment (impaired coordination, impaired balance, dizziness)
• Abrupt discontinuation of this medication can lead to withdrawal effects like dizziness, nausea, lethargy, irritability, anxiety, confusion, headache, sweating, tremors etc.
• Long term use may cause the user to develop tolerance.

Other General Warnings

• Talk to your doctor regarding your use of any other medications taken regularly, as well as any other health issues you may be facing currently.

• This medication should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
• It is recommended to take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., at the same time every day, for optimal pharmacological effects of this medication.
• Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush, chew or break this tablet.
• It is recommended to finish the entire course of this medication as prescribed by your treating doctor.
• Abrupt stoppage of Citalin Forte can cause withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
• Driving/ use of heavy machinery is not advised while using this medication.
• Do not mix alcohol with this medication, as it can be life-threatening.
• This medication has habit-forming tendencies; hence it is recommended to follow the directions of your treating physician precisely and have a regular follow-up.

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Interactions with other medicines

• The medication levels are affected by other tablets that use the same enzymes for their metabolism. For example, carbamazepine, rifampin, and phenytoin.
• This medication should not be used with a specific group of medications called MAO inhibitors as it may cause a potentially fatal side effect called serotonin syndrome. This can cause headaches, confusion, nausea, and dizziness.
• Other medications contraindicated due to the possibility of inducing serotonin syndrome include- antidepressants, triptans, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines.
• It may cause an increased risk of bleeding when used with aspirin, NSAIDs (painkillers), and other medications which affect blood clotting.

Interactions with food items

• There’s no known interaction of this tablet with food.