Citalopram is not a benzodiazepine, but it provides the same effects of lowering anxiety as alprazolam; which is a benzodiazepine, without the addictive proponent. Physicians would prefer to treat anxiety with a non addicting medication; especially if it is to be used daily instead of “as needed.”

No, I believe it is an ssri (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor): modern day anti-depressant of the Prozac family.

Citalopram (brand name Celexa) is an antidepressant in the SSRI class so no it is not a benzodiazipine.

Yes. Clonazepam (trade name = Klonopin) is a benzodiazepine. Like all benzodiazepines, it can be habit forming. It can also cause sleepiness or drowsiness, especially when used in combination with other sedating medications. Please discuss any concerns about this with your physician.

No. It is an antidepressant but it’s prescribed to manage anxiety as well. The trouble with it is that it takes 4–6 weeks to start working unlike any of the ‘pam’ sisters that can be taken “on demand.”

I myself have been on Xanax. A long time 1mg 4 times a day. And it does take panicking away 10 to 15 min. Kolipin takes much longer. But doctors hate Xanax. I was change cause my doctor said I could die from them. That's not true. I never took no more then 4 or 3 a day. Never asked for bars. And you can die from any drug. If you over take anything. And my doctor has no idea what panicking does to our body. The anxiety and IBS from stress. And depression too. He knows book theory only. You have to have it to know what it does to you.

If you are referring to citalopram, the generic version of Celexa, generally yes. In older people, at higher doses, there have been reports of cardiac abnormalities, so we avoid it in older adults at the higher doses.

I have stopped writing new prescriptions for citalopram years ago, and instead use escitalopram, or the generic Lexapro instead. Fewer side effects.

This is not from direct experience — I've done a lot of coke over 20 years and am now on escitalopram — but I'd say a cautious no.

Coke mostly affects dopamine, while SSRIs affect serotonin. I have done a lot of coke and ecstasy while on Trazodone with no adverse reaction at all, and tons of it plus ecstasy on amitriptylene. One time I did a “double drop” of two tabs of E when I was on amitriptylene and had a pounding headache and violent vomiting, which may or may not have been serotonin syndrome, but as MDMA and cocaine have different modes of action, this may not be relevant.

Of course, I'd advise not mixing any drugs or doing anything illegal, but for this case, proceeding with caution may be ok in my (non-professional) opinion.

no more and no less than what is prescribed. ever. that is a DOCTOR prescribed medication. it is an ssri. if you take more there will be effects. if you take less than prescribed it will have little to no targeted effect. so you need to talk to a real doctor. YOUR doctor. NOT PEOPLE ONLINE.

Basically, Citalopram and Xanax have mechanisms which are opposite to each other; while Xanax works as a CNS depressant, Citalopram is an Anti-depressant.

Xanax is a medication used mainly to treat Anxiety and Panic Disorders. In simple words, it acts by reducing the excitability of the neurons, thus decreasing the communication within them. The patient eventually, becomes calm. Xanax is a sedative and a tranquilizer.

On the other hand, Citalopram comes under the category of drugs which treat depression. It acts by increasing the presence of Serotonin, the chemical which regulates our mood and memory, in the neuronal synapse, hence improving it’s usage by the neurons.

Nevertheless, both drugs must be used under precaution and only if the physician prescribes them. Both drugs have been associated with withdrawal symptoms and abuse.

Hope this answers your question satisfactorily