How do members experience Citalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,053 799
Depressed mood 2,280 889
Post-traumatic stress disorder 909 181
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 657 141
Mild depression 592 106

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 69
Fatigue 57
Weight gain 55
Nausea 52
Dry mouth 38
Dizziness 35

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 172
Moderate 330
Mild 508
None 1,011

Member evaluations

Falcons10

evaluated on Aug 14, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
  • Side effects: None

Girly49

evaluated on Feb 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

asherah20

evaluated on Nov 14, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxiety attacks: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild