Drug interactions
Citalopram + Fish oil triglycerides
Severity: Minor
Citalopram and Fish oil triglycerides: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects and SSRIs impair platelet function, so combined use may slightly increase bleeding tendency. The clinical effect is generally small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Citalopram and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive mild antiplatelet effects.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor for bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotic drugs are also used.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Citalopram
- Cisapride + Citalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Citalopram with Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Citalopram and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects and SSRIs impair platelet function, so combined use may slightly increase bleeding tendency. The clinical effect is generally small.
How serious is the interaction between Citalopram and Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed; monitor for bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotic drugs are also used.
What other medicines interact with Citalopram?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Citalopram with, for example, Cisapride, Dronedarone, Escitalopram. The full list is on the Citalopram page.
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