6 patient evaluations for Citalopram taken for the purpose of 'major depressive disorder' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Moderate
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Feb 17, 2013 (Started Jan 31, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for anxious mood)
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EffectivenessModerate (for depressed mood)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsModerate (weight gain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 5, 2012 (Started Mar 10, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsMild (dry mouth at night)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jul 9, 2012 (Started Mar 10, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsModerate (dry mouth at night)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Mar 21, 2012 (Started Mar 10, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Cronic Depression)
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Side effectsMild (dry mouth at night)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
If I don't take it, I dive quickly back into sadness
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 2, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (for anxious mood)
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EffectivenessModerate (for depressed mood)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsMild (excessive dry mouth, headaches)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
This medication is helpful if taken exactly as prescribed, without missing a dose. I have missed a few in the past and I always had a terrible headache the next morning.
- 0 helpful marks
Sep 1, 2011 (Started Oct 01, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsSevere
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 3, 2011 (Started Jan 07, 2006)
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EffectivenessModerate (for depressed mood)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for menopause)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Sexual dysfunction is a concern.
May 3, 2010 (Started Jan 07, 2006)
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EffectivenessSlight (for depressed mood)
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I am supposed to taken 60 mg, but there's been some kind of mix up with my mail order pharmacy, and I have run out of them and it looks like I will be waiting 2 mo. to get more. I don't feel like they are working so good.
Apr 14, 2010 (Started Jan 07, 2006)
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EffectivenessModerate (for depressed mood)
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Stick on my tongue when I try to take them. Weight gain. Don't feel like they ease my depression enough.
Mar 17, 2009 (Started Jan 07, 2006)
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EffectivenessSlight (for depressed mood)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It may not work as well as the name brand
Dec 17, 2008 (Started Jan 07, 2006)
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EffectivenessModerate (for depressed mood)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 27, 2006 (Started Aug 27, 2006)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
10 mg/5 mL
Daily
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
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