Why CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE* (Citalopram hydrobromide ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE: satisfied (average rating score: 3.32)

(based on 1036 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Depression*245
2Anxiety*132
3Major depression*18
4Obsessive-compulsive disorder*9
5Generalised anxiety disorder7
6Panic attack*6
7Panic disorder4
8Postpartum depression2
9Irritable bowel syndrome2
10Bipolar disorder*2

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Somnolence231
2Weight increased162
3Insomnia140
4Nausea*129
5Fatigue*103
6Dizziness*97
7Anxiety*92
8Dry mouth92
9Headache*91
10Loss of libido84
11Yawning81
12Abnormal dreams79
13Decreased appetite78
14Libido decreased77
15Hyperhidrosis60
16Disturbance in attention60
17Panic attack59
18Tremor57
19Apathy48
20Weight decreased47

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Citalopram hydrobromide (Perrigo citalopram, Cipramil, Celexa)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com