Citalopram and Naproxen: Can You Take Them Together?

Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.

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Interaction Found

Taking citalopram and naproxen together can increase your risk of bleeding. Citalopram affects how your blood clots, and naproxen can make this problem worse. This combination may cause serious bleeding problems.

What to do: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking naproxen while on citalopram. Do not stop either medication without talking to your doctor first. Your doctor may suggest a different pain reliever that is safer to use with citalopram.

Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA

About These Medications

Citalopram — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Naproxen — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Other interactions with Citalopram

SEVEREescitalopramMODERATEsertralineMODERATEduloxetineMODERATEmeloxicamMODERATEfluoxetineMODERATEvenlafaxine

Other interactions with Naproxen

SEVEREwarfarinMODERATEsertralineMODERATEpropranololMODERATEvenlafaxineMODERATElisinoprilMILDtrazodone

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