Is citalopram (Celexa) in the MAOI catigory?!


Question: Is citalopram (Celexa) an MAOI?

Answers: Is citalopram (Celexa) an MAOI?
Celexa is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Do not take Celexa together with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI before you can take Celexa. After you stop taking Celexa, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.

So, in essence, your answer is no.
Citalopram is not a MAOI category drug , but it belongs to SSRI ( selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ) class of drug. Which are mainly used as antidepressant either with standalone depression or depression associated with Mood disorder.
Nope, it's an SSRI.
SSRI
No it's an SSRI.
Sincerely,
Doc


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