Review, 2001
Can citalopram, an antidepressant, help premenstrual dysphoria?
Yes, citalopram is an antidepressant shown in controlled trials to help premenstrual dysphoria, depression, anxiety, and other conditions. This review focuses on the drug's general benefits, not specifically on PMS.
What they did
Review of clinical trials testing citalopram for various conditions.
What they found
Citalopram has demonstrated antidepressant efficacy in numerous controlled clinical trials. The drug also benefits patients with anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, premenstrual dysphoria, alcohol dependence, and behavioral disturbances of dementia.
What it means for you
Citalopram appears to help severe PMS (premenstrual dysphoria) along with depression and anxiety. However, this review focuses on the drug's general uses, not specifically on how well it works for PMS.
About the study
- Original title
- Citalopram: a comprehensive review
- Authors
- Pollock BG
- Journal
- Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy
- Year
- 2001
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Citalopram treatment
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1517/14656566.2.4.681
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