What is Citalopram?
Citalopram hydrobromide (HBr) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 19 |
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2 | ||||
| Anxiety | 7 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| General health | 1 |
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1 | ||||
| Treat my HIV | 1 | 0 |
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Side Effects
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Doctor's advice
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3 | 43% |
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Expense
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2 | 29% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 29% |
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 14% |
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Other
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1 | 14% |
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Report created on November 21, 2009.