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citalopram and Alcohol Drinking

citalopram has been researched along with Alcohol Drinking in 23 studies

Citalopram: A furancarbonitrile that is one of the serotonin uptake inhibitors used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.
citalopram : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)-citalopram and its enantiomer, escitalopram. It is used as an antidepressant, although only escitalopram is active.
1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile : A nitrile that is 1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile in which one of the hydrogens at position 1 is replaced by a p-fluorophenyl group, while the other is replaced by a 3-(dimethylamino)propyl group.

Alcohol Drinking: Behaviors associated with the ingesting of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, including social drinking.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The combination of acamprosate and escitalopram suppressed EtOH intake in both nonstressed and stressed mice; hence, this combination is potentially helpful for AUD individuals with or without comorbid depression to reduce alcohol use."3.83Combined Effects of Acamprosate and Escitalopram on Ethanol Consumption in Mice. ( Aguiar, FS; Choi, DS; Hinton, DJ; Ho, AM; Jia, YF; Karpyak, VM; Qiu, Y; Weinshilboum, RM, 2016)
"Thirty-five subjects with major depressive disorder and alcohol dependence were recruited and randomly assigned into 17 aripiprazole + escitalopram and 18 escitalopram only groups."2.78Adjunctive aripiprazole therapy with escitalopram in patients with co-morbid major depressive disorder and alcohol dependence: clinical and neuroimaging evidence. ( Choi, JE; Han, DH; Kim, SM; Min, KJ; Renshaw, PF, 2013)
"Alcohol intake was monitored daily and alcohol dependence (ADS) and problems (MAST) were assessed at intake and post-treatment."2.68Effects of citalopram and a brief psycho-social intervention on alcohol intake, dependence and problems. ( Bremner, KE; Lanctôt, KL; Naranjo, CA, 1995)
"Buspirone was without important effects on the high alcohol preferring rats."1.29Effects of various serotonergic agents on alcohol intake and alcohol preference in Wistar rats selected at two different levels of alcohol preference. ( Meert, TF, 1993)

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (30.43)18.7374
1990's7 (30.43)18.2507
2000's5 (21.74)29.6817
2010's4 (17.39)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
de Dios, I1
Rialp, G1
Franco, S1
Romero, M1
Ortega, M1
Nieto, Y1
Vincenzi, FF1
Ho, AM1
Qiu, Y1
Jia, YF1
Aguiar, FS1
Hinton, DJ1
Karpyak, VM1
Weinshilboum, RM1
Choi, DS1
Han, DH1
Kim, SM1
Choi, JE1
Min, KJ1
Renshaw, PF1
Sağlam, E1
Kayir, H1
Celik, T1
Uzbay, T1
Naranjo, CA10
Bremner, KE3
Balldin, J4
Berggren, U4
Engel, J1
Eriksson, M4
Hård, E2
Söderpalm, B1
Lanctôt, KL2
Meert, TF1
Maurel, S1
De Vry, J1
Schreiber, R1
Keeney, AJ1
Hogg, S1
Fahlke, C3
Blennow, K1
Knoke, DM1
Poulos, CX1
Aalto, J1
Kiianmaa, K1
Sellers, EM6
Kadlec, K2
Kadlec, KE1
Kaplan, HL1
Lawrin, MO1
Sullivan, JT1
Woodley, DV1
Sykora, K1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
5HT3 Antagonists to Treat Opioid Withdrawal and to Prevent the Progression of Physical Dependence[NCT01549652]133 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-04-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Beck Depression Inventory Score (BDIS) Change From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The Beck Depression Inventory (a 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory) yields a single summed score between 0 and 63; higher scores indicate more severe depression. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken prior to receiving ondansetron or placebo, at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal-0.44

Change in Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The VAS is a 0 to 100 millimeter scale where 0 corresponds to no pain and 100 to extreme pain, used by participants to indicated their level of pain over the last two weeks. Change is from baseline score for average level of pain (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken prior to receiving ondansetron or placebo, at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal-2.68

Change in Roland-Morris Disability Index (RMDI) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The Roland-Morris Disability Index is a 24-question instrument used to assess level of disability from lower back pain. Scores range from 0-24 with lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken prior to receiving ondansetron or placebo, at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal-2.59

Beck Depression Inventory Score (BDIS) Change From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The Beck Depression Inventory (a 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory) yields a single summed score between 0 and 63; higher scores indicate more severe depression. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in BDIS (Ondansetron)Change in BDIS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence-0.60.2

Change in Objective Opioid Withdrawal Score (OOWS) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

"Originally developed by Handelsman, the Objective Opioid Withdrawal Scale (OOWS) score is a well-characterized measure of opioid withdrawal in humans, calculated as the sum of a 13-item physician assessment documenting physically observable signs of withdrawal, which are rated as present (1) or absent (0) during the observation period. The minimum score of 0 means the patient is not showing any signs of opioid withdrawal. The maximum score of 13 signifies all signs of opioid withdrawal to the largest extent possible.~Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline OOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. If deemed necessary by the clinician, participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline OOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported." (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in OOWS (Ondansetron)Change in OOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal3.63.6

Change in Objective Opioid Withdrawal Score From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

"Originally developed by Handelsman, the OOWS score is a well-characterized measure of opioid withdrawal in humans, calculated as the sum of a 13-item physician assessment documenting physically observable signs of withdrawal, which are rated as present (1) or absent (0) during the observation period. The maximum score is 13 and suggests the patient is showing all signs of opioid withdrawal to the largest extent possible. The minimum score of 0 suggests the patient is not showing any signs of opioid withdrawal.~Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline OOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline OOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported." (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in OOWS (Ondansetron)Change in OOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence4.54.2

Change in Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The VAS is a 0 to 100 millimeter scale where 0 corresponds to no pain and 100 to extreme pain, used by participants to indicated their level of pain over the last two weeks. Change is from baseline score for average level of pain (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in VAS Score (Ondansetron)Change in VAS Score (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence-2.9-2.8

Change in Roland-Morris Disability (RMDI) Index From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The Roland-Morris Disability Index is a 24-question instrument used to assess level of disability from lower back pain. Scores range from 0-24 with lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in RMDI (Ondansetron)Change in RMDI (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence-4.6-2.0

Change in Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Score (SOWS) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Score (SOWS) score is calculated as the sum of 16 subjective patient-reported symptom scores rated on a scale of 0 to 4 (0=not at all, 4=extremely) based on what subjects were experiencing at the time of testing. A maximum score of 64 would suggest the patient is experiencing the symptoms of withdrawal to the maximum extent possible while the lowest score of 0 would suggest the patient is not experiencing any of the symptoms of withdrawal. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline SOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline SOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in SOWS (Ondansetron)Change in SOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal12.512.2

Change in Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Score From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The SOWS score is composed of 16 subjective symptoms rated on a scale of 0 to 4 (0=not at all, 4=extremely) based on what subjects were experiencing at the time of testing. A maximum score of 64 would suggest the patient is experiencing the symptoms of withdrawal to the maximum extent possible while the lowest score of 0 would suggest the patient is not experiencing any of the symptoms of withdrawal. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline SOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline SOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in SOWS (Ondansetron)Change in SOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence16.412.0

Profile of Mood States (POMS) Change in Score From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

Profile of Mood States (POMS) is a 65-question survey of how participants have been feeling over the past week, assessing tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion and vigor. Each question is on a 5-point scale: 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Overall score range: 0 to 200 (lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms), calculated by adding total scores for tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusing, and subtracting that total score from the total score for vigor. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline POMS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later a POMS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an POMS score was taken. Change from the baseline POMS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported. (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in POMS Score (Ondansetron)Change in POMS Score (Placebo)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal29.328.3

Profile of Mood States (POMS) Change in Score From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

(Profile of Mood States) POMS is a 65-question survey of how participants have been feeling over the past week, assessing tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion and vigor. Each question is on a 5-point scale: 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Overall score range: 0 to 200 (lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms), calculated by adding total scores for tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusing, and subtracting that total score from the total score for vigor. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline POMS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later a POMS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an POMS score was taken. Change from the baseline POMS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported. (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in POMS (Ondansetron)Change in POMS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence36.129.2

Reviews

4 reviews available for citalopram and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
Clinical pharmacology of serotonin-altering medications for decreasing alcohol consumption.
    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire). Supplement, 1993, Volume: 2

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Citalopram; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Randomized Controlle

1993
The role of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in reducing alcohol consumption.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2001, Volume: 62 Suppl 20

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Behavior, Addictive; Behavior, Animal; Citalopram; Clinical T

2001
Serotonin uptake inhibitors attenuate ethanol intake in problem drinkers.
    Recent developments in alcoholism : an official publication of the American Medical Society on Alcoholism, the Research Society on Alcoholism, and the National Council on Alcoholism, 1989, Volume: 7

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Brain; Citalopram; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Receptors, Seroto

1989
Modulation of ethanol intake by serotonin uptake inhibitors.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1986, Volume: 47 Suppl

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Brain; Citalopram; Disulfiram; Dopamine; Humans

1986

Trials

10 trials available for citalopram and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
Adjunctive aripiprazole therapy with escitalopram in patients with co-morbid major depressive disorder and alcohol dependence: clinical and neuroimaging evidence.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2013, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Deterrents; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Antipsychotic Agents; Aripiprazole; Citalop

2013
Effect of citalopram on alcohol intake in heavy drinkers.
    Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research, 1994, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Citalopram; Cross-Over Studies; Dose-Response Relationship, Dru

1994
Effects of citalopram and a brief psycho-social intervention on alcohol intake, dependence and problems.
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 1995, Volume: 90, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Behavior Therapy; Citalopram; Combined Modality Therapy;

1995
Further investigation of citalopram on alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers: responsiveness possibly linked to the DRD2 A2/A2 genotype.
    Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.), 2001, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alcohol Drinking; Alleles; Analysis of Variance; Citalopram; Double-Blind Method; Follo

2001
Mental well-being in subjects with long-term excessive alcohol consumption: an experimental study.
    Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.), 2002, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Citalopram; Humans; Male; Mental Health; Middle Aged; M

2002
Citalopram decreases desirability, liking, and consumption of alcohol in alcohol-dependent drinkers.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1992, Volume: 51, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Citalopram; Compliance; Double-Blind Method; Female; Huma

1992
Serotonin uptake inhibitors attenuate ethanol intake in problem drinkers.
    Recent developments in alcoholism : an official publication of the American Medical Society on Alcoholism, the Research Society on Alcoholism, and the National Council on Alcoholism, 1989, Volume: 7

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Brain; Citalopram; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Receptors, Seroto

1989
Do serotonin uptake inhibitors decrease smoking? Observations in a group of heavy drinkers.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1987, Volume: 7, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Citalopram; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans;

1987
Limitations in the measurement of urine ethanol in clinical trials to monitor ethanol consumption.
    Journal of studies on alcohol, 1988, Volume: 49, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Citalopram; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Etha

1988
The serotonin uptake inhibitor citalopram attenuates ethanol intake.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1987, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Citalopram; Double-Blind Method; Drug Evaluation; Humans; Male;

1987

Other Studies

10 other studies available for citalopram and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
The role of chronic nutritional supplements consumption in a fulminant serotonin syndrome due to citalopram intoxication.
    Medicina intensiva, 2019, Volume: 43, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Citalopram; Depression; Dietary S

2019
Drug-induced long QT syndrome increases the risk of drowning.
    Medical hypotheses, 2016, Volume: 87

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Citalopram; Diving Reflex; Drowning; Humans; Long QT Syndrome; Methamphetamine; Mo

2016
Combined Effects of Acamprosate and Escitalopram on Ethanol Consumption in Mice.
    Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research, 2016, Volume: 40, Issue:7

    Topics: Acamprosate; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Anxiety; Citalopram; Depression; Drug Therapy, Combination;

2016
Effects of escitalopram on ethanol withdrawal syndrome in rats.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2006, Aug-30, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Central Nervous System Depressants; Citalopram; Do

2006
Effects of various serotonergic agents on alcohol intake and alcohol preference in Wistar rats selected at two different levels of alcohol preference.
    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire), 1993, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Buspirone; Chlordiazepoxide; Citalopram; Dose-Response Relati

1993
Comparison of the effects of the selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors fluoxetine, paroxetine, citalopram and fluvoxamine in alcohol-preferring cAA rats.
    Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.), 1999, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Citalopram; Disease Models, Animal; Eating; Ethanol; Female;

1999
Behavioural consequences of repeated social defeat in the mouse: preliminary evaluation of a potential animal model of depression.
    Behavioural pharmacology, 1999, Volume: 10, Issue:8

    Topics: Aggression; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Behavior, Animal; B

1999
Relationship between central serotonergic neurotransmission and reduction in alcohol intake by citalopram.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 2001, Aug-01, Volume: 63, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Citalopram; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Fenfluramine; Humans;

2001
Role of brain monoaminergic systems in the increased ethanol drinking caused by REM-sleep deprivation.
    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire). Supplement, 1987, Volume: 1

    Topics: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Brain Chemistry; Catecholamines; Citalopr

1987
Therapeutic use of serotonergic drugs in alcohol abuse.
    Clinical neuropharmacology, 1986, Volume: 9 Suppl 4

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Biomechanical Phenomena; Citalopram; Propylamines; Rats; Sero

1986