Citalopram-Induced Delusions in an Older Adult
April 2017
in “
European Psychiatry
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TLDR An older woman had false beliefs after taking a depression medication, which stopped when she stopped the medication.
The document describes a case where a 64-year-old woman developed delusions after starting citalopram, an SSRI, at 10 mg/day for depression. No other causes for her delusions were found, and they resolved after stopping the medication. This case is significant as it's the first reported instance of SSRI-induced delusion in an older adult, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring of adverse effects when prescribing SSRIs, despite their reputation for safety. The authors reported no competing interests.
