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gpt
Hi, Dr. Martin. I'm Lori. I'm the pharmacist on duty here today. I understand that you have some questions about the medication citalopram. Do you have a minute to talk about that?
human
Yeah, I do, just a couple of minutes though.
gpt
All right. Well, do you have any specific questions?
human
Um, nothing specific. I just am unfamiliar with the medication.
gpt
Okay. Well, citalopram is an SSRI medication. Its indication is for depression and it's typically dosed as a 20-milligram tablet but it is available as 10, 20, and 40 milligrams. Any patients started on this medication should be monitored for improvement in symptoms in four to eight weeks.
human
Okay. Uh, what about side effects?
gpt
If there are some side effects to this, it can include GI effects, sedation, or sexual dysfunction. But if you have a patient that suffers from any of those things, you can try either decreasing the dose or changing them to a different agent. Do you have any other questions?
human
Um, what about does it interact with phenelzine?
gpt
Oh, that I'm not sure of. Um, can I get back to you later on this afternoon with that answer?
human
Oh, sure.
gpt
Fantastic. Thank you.
human
Thank you.