Does Aspirin Interact With Citalopram?

Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.4 ) .

Severity: Moderate

Severity basis: warnings section (keywords: increased risk, may increase). Combining Aspirin (Antiplatelet / NSAID) and Citalopram (SSRI antidepressant) is classified as a moderate interaction.

What to Do

Use this combination with caution. Your prescriber may monitor you more closely or adjust doses.

From the FDA Label

Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.4 ) .

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 0109f365-bebd-4810-a56f-4451e10245db).

Aspirin

Antiplatelet / NSAID

Brands: Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin

View Aspirin safety profile

Citalopram

SSRI antidepressant

Brands: Celexa

View Citalopram safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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