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I was on citalopram a few years ago and wasn't allowed to drive trains then. There was just no discussion about it. This forced me to come back to work after 6 months and to stop taking my medication. For me this was far too soon as I had only been on citalopram for 5 months. At the company's...

Hi 170401, thank you for your reply to my post. Do you mind me asking the name of your TOC? I may have a fight on my hands to try to convince my employers to let me take meds and drive. If I can inform them that other TOC's are finally coming out of the dark ages then so should they. Thanks again

I have previously been on this medication and had no side effects whatsoever. It must surely be decided on an individual basis. some will have reactions and others wont. It's worth noting that the FAA (federal aviation administration) are now allowing pilots to fly whilst taking antidepressants.

I have been driver trains for ten years. My doctor has told me I now need to take Citalopram for anxiety/depression however, Occupational Health will not allow me to drive trains while I am on this medication. Has anyone ever been allowed to perform any safety critical duties including...