Has Citalopram Killed Anyone?

Citalopram was contributory to death in 21% of cases and incidental in 79%. Cases in which citalopram was the sole drug causing death were rare. Cases in which citalopram was contributory to death had significantly higher blood citalopram concentrations than incidental cases.

How dangerous is citalopram?

Taking citalopram may put you at higher risk of a serious heart rhythm change called QT prolongation, which can cause sudden death. People with slow heart rate, recent heart attack, or severe heart failure should also not take citalopram.

Can you die on citalopram?

Conclusions: Although most patients recover from citalopram overdose, high-dose ingestions can produce severe effects and fatalities may occur. In this case, it is likely that the patient's delayed presentation also contributed significantly to her death.