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What is Citalopram?

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most popular types: Celexa Cipramil APO-Citalopram Show all

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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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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 9935 765
Depressed mood 2275 876
Post-traumatic stress disorder 910 180
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 655 141
Mild depression 585 106
Anxious mood 427 222

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 21162 patients that have taken Citalopram

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 173
Moderate 328
Mild 502
None 981

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Citalopram

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 73
Weight gain 59
Fatigue 58
Nausea 52
Dry mouth 39
Dizziness 35

Show all 275 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Citalopram

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 819
Doctor's advice 458
Side effects too severe 408
Other 275
Course of treatment ended 82
Personal research 53
Expense 43
Change in health plan coverage 33
See all 1592 patients who've stopped taking Citalopram

Duration

Stopped taking Citalopram

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 242
1 - 6 months 326
6 months - 1 year 223
1 - 2 years 245
2 - 5 years 283
5 - 10 years 140
10 years or more 49
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 1585
Usually 287
Sometimes 41
Never taken as prescribed 71
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 47
Somewhat hard to take 150
A little hard to take 268
Not at all hard to take 1519
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 3
$100-199 6
$50-99 25
$25-49 83
< $25 1090
Not specified 777

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Citalopram after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Fluoxetine (Prozac) 65
Sertraline (Zoloft) 50
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) 48
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) 39
Escitalopram (Lexapro) 37

Show all 38 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Citalopram and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) 111
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) 109
Escitalopram (Lexapro) 98
Sertraline (Zoloft) 95
Fluoxetine (Prozac) 66

Show all 46 treatments patients report switching to

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124 patient evaluations for Citalopram

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Feb 19, 2021 (Started Mar 10, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily

Nov 21, 2020 (Started Mar 10, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily

Oct 9, 2020 (Started Mar 10, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily

Aug 17, 2016 (Started Mar 10, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 19, 2020 (Started Nov 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 8, 2018 (Started Jul 01, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (paranoia, vaginal dryness)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
  • 0 helpful marks
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