Citalec (citalopram) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Citalopram
What is Citalec?
Citalec is an international brand name for citalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Citalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is used in the treatment of depression.
Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Depression | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 0 |
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Dosages
| 10 mg/5 mL daily | ||
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1
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Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Personal research
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1 | 100% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 100% |
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Other
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1 | 100% |
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Stopped Taking Citalec
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Report created on November 22, 2009.