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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Depression* | 245 |
2 | Anxiety* | 132 |
3 | Major depression* | 18 |
4 | Obsessive-compulsive disorder* | 9 |
5 | Generalised anxiety disorder | 7 |
6 | Panic attack* | 6 |
7 | Panic disorder | 4 |
8 | Postpartum depression | 2 |
9 | Irritable bowel syndrome | 2 |
10 | Bipolar 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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Somnolence | 231 |
2 | Weight increased | 162 |
3 | Insomnia | 140 |
4 | Nausea* | 129 |
5 | Fatigue* | 103 |
6 | Dizziness* | 97 |
7 | Anxiety* | 92 |
8 | Dry mouth | 92 |
9 | Headache* | 91 |
10 | Loss of libido | 84 |
11 | Yawning | 81 |
12 | Abnormal dreams | 79 |
13 | Decreased appetite | 78 |
14 | Libido decreased | 77 |
15 | Hyperhidrosis | 60 |
16 | Disturbance in attention | 60 |
17 | Panic attack | 59 |
18 | Tremor | 57 |
19 | Apathy | 48 |
20 | Weight decreased | 47 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE
* 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