Citalopram facts for kids
Citalopram is a type of medicine called an antidepressant. Doctors use it to help people who are feeling very sad or down for a long time, which is known as major depression. It can also help with anxiety and panic disorder, where people feel sudden, strong fear.
This medicine was approved for use in the United States in the 1990s. Like all medicines, Citalopram can have some side effects. These might include feeling sleepy, having an upset stomach, dreaming a lot, having a dry mouth, or feeling shaky.
History of Citalopram
Scientists at a company called Lundbeck first created Citalopram in 1972. It was first sold in Denmark in 1989. Later, in 1998, it became available in the United States.
For a while, only Lundbeck could make and sell Citalopram because they had a special right called a patent. But this patent ended in 2003. After that, other companies were allowed to make their own versions of the medicine. These are called generic medicines.
Brand Names
Citalopram is sold under many different names around the world. For example, in the U.S. and Canada, it is often known as Celexa. In other places, you might hear it called Cipramil or Seropram.
Images for kids
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This image shows how the body processes citalopram.
See also
In Spanish: Citalopram para niños
