What Is Citalopram Prescribed For?

Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016

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Question : I have a prescription for citalopram hydrobromide, I forgot what is was for. I think it was for my depression when my husband died last XXXXXXX but am not sure. If it is something I don't need I will dispose of it. Can you help me?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is prescribed for depression and anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thanks for using Helathcaremagic.

Citalopram have two indications among the elderly.

The first is depression and another one is anxiety.

Considering the death of husband around the time of prescription of citalopram I feel it was used for depression.

I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (57 minutes later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome mam

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for reverting back to me with positive feedback.

In case you need any help post to me directly using below url.

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386

I will be glad to assist you.

Thanks and regards.

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