A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), which are medicines commonly used for anxiety and depression A type of medicine called a triptan, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex and others), eletriptan (Relpax), and others, which is commonly used...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medications for anxiety and depressive disorders worldwide (Olfson and Marcus, 2009). However, despite being used to treat anxiety disorders, a subgroup of patients experience an initial increase in anxiety after initiation...
The impact is worse for women, who are twice as likely to experience ADEs, and for non-White patients. This is because clinical trials for the generic drugs we primarily prescribe were conducted years ago and mostly included only White males of European ancestry. While some medication harm may...
This study was designed to compare an antidepressant medication, citalopram, with psychological training in hemodialysis patients with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Materials and Methods. A total number of 44 hemodialysis patients scored 8 and more on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (H...
Citalopram, which has the common trade name of Celexa in the US, is an FDA approved antidepressant medication that is also often used to treat other mental illnesses, such as anxiety disorders. It maybe also found under the brand name Cipramil in other parts of the world. This generic drug...
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. While the use of citalopram is relatively safe, certain side effects could negati...
Medication GuideHighlights of Prescribing Information These highlights do not include all the information needed to use CITALOPRAM CAPSULES safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for CITALOPRAM CAPSULES. CITALOPRAM capsules, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 1998 WARNING: SUICIDAL THOU...
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It is “first-line medication” for treating depression. It is also prescribed to treat anxiety panic disorders, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the behavioral disturbances of dementia. Common side effects are numerous and affect the GI, integumentary, respiratory, cardiovascular,...
Citalopram is an SSRI used primarily for depression, focusing on mood improvement, while Fluoxetine treats a broader range of conditions including OCD and anxiety, with a longer half-life.