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Compare CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE (Citalopram) and PAROXETINE (Paroxetine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Citalopram · SSRI
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of citalopram is unclear, but is presumed to be related to potentiation of serotonergic activity in the central nervous system (CNS...
Approved for
Paroxetine, Paxil · SSRI
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of paroxetine in the treatment of MDD, SAD, OCD, PD, GAD, and PTSD is unknown, but is presumed to be linked to potentiation of sero...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 18 Reddit discussions
CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE
33%
positive
6 threads
PAROXETINE
17%
positive
12 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
6 Reddit threads analysed for CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
2 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
If I take Zyrtec, its effects last for 24 hours, but it says it stays in my system for 48 hours. Does the drug just not effect my body for the second 24 hours, even though it's still present? How does this work? I'm a singer, and I know that antihistamines are bad for my vocal cords because they dry
Info: Female, 24 years old, 5'4", 150lbs, non-smoking, Celexa 40mg for anxiety + a daily multivitamin and iron supplement Hello! I take 40mg of Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) for anxiety and have for several years. Now I know when you stop an SSRI, you are supposed to ween off of it, gradually de
Age 26 Male 6 foot even 180lbs (Possibly less by 15lbs now) Caucasian Worsening over the course of 2 weeks. Various symptoms Previous depression issues Perscriped Citalopram Hydrobromide (don't know if he's taking them) I will try to do this progressionally... He is a heavy drinker and cocaine addic
25 Male 6’0 220lb Caucasian 3 days Back of right thigh Anxiety but that’s really the only prevalent thing Citalopram hydrobromide and hydroxyzine I’ve had pimples in this location before but this one is really irritated. It seems as if it’s getting better but I just want to make sure. Any help would
Starting about 6 months ago, once or twice a week I’ve been having an intense feeling of pressure, tension, and pain in my lower left abdomen. It lasts anywhere from 2-30 seconds and can feel like only a little bit of pressure or feel like a lot of pressure and pain, depending on the day. It feels l
Age - 22 Sex - female Height - 168 Weight - 80kgs Race - caucasian Duration of complaint - roughly a month Location (Geographic and on body) - throat Any existing relevant medical issues (if any) - none known Current medications (if any) - citalopram hydrobromide I returned to university for my fina
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
12 Reddit threads analysed for PAROXETINE
Overall Sentiment
Slightly negative
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
33 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Yes, some individuals will be on them for life, not have issues and good success on them. Some will struggle hard and not be able to get off of them or find one that works well for them. Some will get their bodies destroyed and have the hardest fight of their life to get off these medications. I am
I've read so many sad/bad stories about Paxil/Paroxetine while I was still on it, that I decided I'll write my own once I'm off meds, so that people who are afraid of Paxil after reading all the spooks and scares, would see success stories too. I had major panic attacks and severe anxiety. Anxiety h
How come a psychiatrist prescribes an antidepressant and tells the patient to not look at the side effects? He also assured that there were no effects on sexual function despite the fact that paroxetine is used to treat premature ejaculation in several studies. After deciding to stop paroxetine (due
I just saw a post on instagram and people were saying that brain zaps were genuinely the worst experience of their life, and someone even went to the ER because of it. I’m on day 3 of Paroxetine and I don’t even want to continue (obviously know I can’t just quit now) because of these side effects. I
Hey, looking for a place to vent a little and maybe get some validation. I'm so, so mad and now even more scared as it seems I'm getting no medical help on this. I've stopped Paxil around Christmas. Obviously, I started getting all the fun side effects such as insomnia, nausea and most of all the br
This may seem crazy. But when i was 20ish i was prescribed Deroxat (Paroxetine) for mild depression an social anxiety It worked right from day one, i was numb as wood, that sounds odd but for the first time i didn't have negative feeling (nor good) and that was sooo fucking relaxing, not worrying a
Hi Reddit! I just wanted to say that hope is out there. I'm using a throw-away for obvious reasons. Here is my story. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had been sinking into depression wors
Hello everybody, I hope all of you are doing okay. So I went on a trip 5 days ago, while everything was on point, I forgot the most important thing to bring with me, I thought it was already in the luggage so I have not bothered checking twice. I take Paroxetine 40mg, and the withdrawals are mild, n
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE and PAROXETINE belong to the SSRI class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
Both medications are approved for See full prescribing information. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. PAROXETINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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