2006•The Journal of Clinical PsychiatryRequires access

Comparative study of citalopram and venlafaxine in the treatment of depression

YU Hong-we

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Objective:To explore clinical effieacy and safely of citalopram and venlafaxine in the treatment of depression. Method:Sixty five patients with depression were treated randomly with citalopram or venlafaxine for six weeks,and measured with Hamilton depressive scale (HAMD),Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) and treatment emergent sympton scale (TESS) before treatment and 1、2、4、6 weeks after treatment. Results:The both drugs were similar in efficacy. The side effects of both were less. Conclusion:Citalopram and venlafaxine are both effective and safe antidepressants.

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Key concepts: Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Hamd, Depression (economics), Psychology, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, Hamilton depression scale, Psychiatry