Drug interactions
Alfentanil + Citalopram
Severity: Moderate
Alfentanil and Citalopram: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Combining an SSRI with an opioid that has serotonergic activity can precipitate serotonin syndrome, although the risk with alfentanil is lower than with some other opioids.
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Drug class
- Citalopram
- Central Nervous System
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