Citalopram-induced hallucinations and delusions in a young adult.

OBJECTIVE

To report on a case of citalopram-induced hallucinations and delusions.

METHOD

The authors present the case of a patient who developed psychotic symptoms including hallucinations and delusions shortly after starting the SSRI citalopram for posttraumatic stress disorder and associated depression.

RESULTS

Citalopram was discontinued and his symptoms quickly resolved.

CONCLUSION

Providers should use caution and advise patients of rare but serious side effects even when prescribing generally safe medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.