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A study of citalopram in the treatment of depression

Yang Guo-ping

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Objective:To compare the efficacy and side effects of citalopram in the treatment of depression. Method: 84 inpatients and outpatients with depression were randomly assigned to citalopram group and amitriptyline group for 8 weeks.Effects and side reactions were evaluated with HAMD,CGI-SI and TESS before and after the treatment. Results:Findings indicated that the efficacy of citalopram was similar to that of amitriptyline,however citalopram took effect more quickly and its side effects were less than amitriptyline. Conclusion:Citalopram is an effective and safe antidepressant.

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Key concepts: Citalopram, Amitriptyline, Depression (economics), Hamd, Antidepressant, Psychology, Side effect (computer science), Medicine