JadeOrchidSong Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I started taking 10mg citalopram a month ago and have several bloody stools. I also find that I have more #2 in a day than usual. The bright red blood is not much. However, today, I had moderate to huge amount of bright blood that reddened the whole toilet. Sorry about TMI. I do have hemarrhoid but that bleeding is different than what I have now. I know one rare side effect of citalopram is bloody stool, which I did not have 4 yrs ago when I first took it. So what do you think this is and have you ever experienced this with citalopram? I may see a doctor tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nova147 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I take 40 mg of citalopram and have never had any bloody stool. What you describe is a fairly significant symptom. I would definitely see the doctor ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have taken it for 8 years and have never had that. I'd be putting a call in to my doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 It might be internal hemorrhoid, which is a separate issu, then? But citalopram does make bleeding problems worse according to the med info. Thank you for responses and I will try to see the doctor tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstenH Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I take escitalopram, which is almost the same thing, and one of the possible severe side effects is stomach bleeding. Definitely get yourself checked out. I'll say a prayer for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 I take escitalopram, which is almost the same thing, and one of the possible severe side effects is stomach bleeding. Definitely get yourself checked out. I'll say a prayer for you. I appreciate your prayers, Kristen! I will definitely go to the clinic tomorrow. I called my doctor's office and they said she will call me today or tomorrow. I had another #2. There was still blood, but much much less than earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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