Can headaches be a side effect on citrolpham? Do they pass

Hello. This is Dr Geyik and I will be assisting you today.

Can I please ask your age/gender and if you have any other medical conditions or allergies, or take medications?

Unfortunately, citalopram can cause headaches as a side effect.

Do you normally get headaches? Where is the headache exactly? Any change in your vision/speech/face, dizziness, confusion, weakness arms or legs, fever, rash, vomiting, bleeding, etc?

Yes, it should be a temporary side and most side effects go away after 1-3 weeks.

Is the headache quite severe and do you take painkillers?

In the absence of other major symptoms, I do not suspect anything serious.

I suggest you take paracetamol 500 mg - 2 tablets four times a day for now. It is better to avoid ibuprofen as it can upset your stomach.

If the headache becomes more severe or you develop any other symptoms I mentioned above, you should call 111.

Otherwise, you can contact your GP on Monday if headache continues.

You are most welcome.