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Citalopram Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Celexa, Citalec, Seropram
Generic Name: Citalopram
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.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 171 | 59% |
| Anxiety | 26 | 9% |
| Other | 21 | 7% |
| General health | 11 | 3% |
| Emotional lability | 7 | 2% |
| Mood swings | 3 | 1% |
| Cognition | 2 | <1% |
| Temporarily increased depression and anxiety | 1 | <1% |
| Fatigue | 1 | <1% |
| Emotional changes | 1 | <1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Citalopram or how long patients were taking Citalopram before stopping.
Currently Taking Citalopram
Stopped Taking Citalopram
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 36 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 60% | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 20% | 1 |
| Can't tell | 20% | 1 |
Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 6% | 2 |
| Mild | 31% | 11 |
| None | 64% | 23 |
Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue, Brain fog, Anxiety
Summary results are based on 36 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 36)
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- Cassiopeia
- Sex: F
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Mild
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: mild
- Upper limb: mild
- Walking: moderate
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by Cassiopeia
Sep 26, 2008
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsMild
- General health
- Advice/Tips
- Very mild. Do not expect any major changes in mood or behavior.
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- PERgrandma
- Sex: F
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: moderate
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- See profile
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by PERgrandma
Sep 29, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Depression
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 07, 2009.