General information Citalopram is a drug used to treat depression (antidepressant). It is a frequently prescribed drug, especially for patients with additional affective disorders. It belongs to the group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). This means that it inhibits the absorption of serotonin into the cell. As a result, serotonin accumulates more and more … Citalopram
Side effects At the beginning of the therapy with citalopram the following side effects often occur: It is important to know that these side effects often improve after a longer intake. They should therefore not be a reason for a premature discontinuation. Furthermore, the intake of citalopram leads to a change in the excitation of … Side effects | Citalopram
Citalopram and alcohol Like many drugs, citalopram is affected by the simultaneous intake of other drugs or substances. Thus, during a treatment with citalopram, the consumption of alcohol should be avoided. On the one hand, alcohol can influence the effect of the drug and thus have negative effects on the patient, but on the other … Citalopram and alcohol | Citalopram
Introduction Due to its chemical structure, mirtazapine is one of the so-called tetracyclic antidepressants, i.e. drugs used to treat depression. In Germany it is marketed under the trade name Remergil®. It is a prescription-only preparation, which is available in various strengths and dosage forms. There are film-coated tablets containing 15 mg, 30 mg or 45 … Mirtazapine
Interactions The interactions of mirtazapine with other drugs are minimal. The antiepileptic drugs carbamazepine and phenytoin can speed up the breakdown of mirtazapine in the body, which can possibly lead to an increase in the dose of mirtazapine. If mirtazapine is taken together with lithium, which also has an antidepressant effect, the effects and side … Interactions | Mirtazapine
Active principle Mirtazapine acts as a tetracyclic antidepressant centrally in the brain and very effectively inhibits certain receptors (so-called presynaptic ?2 receptors) there. Since these receptors are blocked, mirtazapine can also be called a ?2-receptor antagonist. In addition, receptors for serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), are also blocked. There are different groups of serotonin … Active principle | Mirtazapine
