*Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS* website.**
	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature O: Orthodontics.

About Citalopram

NHS medicines information on citalopram - what it's used for and key facts.

Citalopram is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

It's often used to treat low mood (depression) and also sometimes for panic attacks. It helps many people recover from depression, and has fewer side effects than older antidepressants.

Citalopram is available on prescription. It comes as tablets and liquid drops that you put in water and drink.

Key facts

It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for citalopram to work., although you should start to feel better after 1 to 2 weeks.
Side effects such as tiredness, feeling nervous, dry mouth and sweating are common. They're usually mild and go away after a couple of weeks.
If you and your doctor decide to stop taking citalopram, your doctor may recommend reducing your dose gradually to help prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Do not take the herbal supplement St John's wort while you're taking citalopram. It will increase your risk of side effects.

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature O: Orthodontics. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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