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citalopram and Fibromyalgia

citalopram has been researched along with Fibromyalgia in 6 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.

Fibromyalgia: A common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by myalgia and multiple points of focal muscle tenderness to palpation (trigger points). Muscle pain is typically aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. This condition is often associated with general symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, HEADACHES, and occasionally DEPRESSION. There is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and the chronic fatigue syndrome (FATIGUE SYNDROME, CHRONIC). Fibromyalgia may arise as a primary or secondary disease process. It is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1494-95)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The effect of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram was studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 4-month trial in patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who all fulfilled the American College of Rheumatology criteria."9.09Citalopram in patients with fibromyalgia--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Anderberg, UM; Marteinsdottir, I; von Knorring, L, 2000)
" In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study 22 patients with fibromyalgia were randomized to treatment with citalopram for 4 weeks at a dosage of 20 mg a day while 21 received placebo."6.68A randomized controlled trial of citalopram in the treatment of fibromyalgia. ( Danneskiold-Samstøe, B; Nørregaard, J; Volkmann, H, 1995)
"The effect of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram was studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 4-month trial in patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) who all fulfilled the American College of Rheumatology criteria."5.09Citalopram in patients with fibromyalgia--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Anderberg, UM; Marteinsdottir, I; von Knorring, L, 2000)
" The purposes of this case report are to describe how to identify serotonin syndrome in a patient who is taking citalopram (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) on the basis of signs and symptoms and to promote the ability of physical therapists to recognize such signs and symptoms."3.74Misdiagnosis of serotonin syndrome as fibromyalgia and the role of physical therapists. ( Alnwick, GM, 2008)
" In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study 22 patients with fibromyalgia were randomized to treatment with citalopram for 4 weeks at a dosage of 20 mg a day while 21 received placebo."2.68A randomized controlled trial of citalopram in the treatment of fibromyalgia. ( Danneskiold-Samstøe, B; Nørregaard, J; Volkmann, H, 1995)
"Fibromyalgia is a clinically well-defined chronic condition with a biopsychosocial aetiology."2.52Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for fibromyalgia syndrome. ( Cantrell, SE; Häuser, W; Nishishinya, MB; Urrútia, G; Walitt, B, 2015)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (33.33)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Walitt, B1
Urrútia, G1
Nishishinya, MB1
Cantrell, SE1
Häuser, W1
Kayiran, S1
Dursun, E1
Dursun, N1
Ermutlu, N1
Karamürsel, S1
Alnwick, GM1
Nørregaard, J1
Volkmann, H1
Danneskiold-Samstøe, B1
Baraczka, K1
Jankó, Z1
Vargha, K1
Márkus, H1
Anderberg, UM1
Marteinsdottir, I1
von Knorring, L1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Evaluation of the Efficiency of a Therapeutic Education Program in Standardized Thermal Cure for Fibromyalgia Patients[NCT02406313]152 participants (Actual)Interventional2015-03-31Active, not recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for citalopram and Fibromyalgia

ArticleYear
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for fibromyalgia syndrome.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2015, Jun-05, Issue:6

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Citalopram; Fibromyalgia; Fluoxetine; Humans; Melatonin; Musculoskeletal Pain; Paroxe

2015

Trials

4 trials available for citalopram and Fibromyalgia

ArticleYear
Neurofeedback intervention in fibromyalgia syndrome; a randomized, controlled, rater blind clinical trial.
    Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 2010, Volume: 35, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety; Citalopram; Depression; Female; Fibromyalgia; Humans; Middle Aged; Neuro

2010
A randomized controlled trial of citalopram in the treatment of fibromyalgia.
    Pain, 1995, Volume: 61, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Citalopram; Double-Blind Method; Fibromyalgia; Humans; Middle Aged; Se

1995
[Clinical experiences with the analgesic effects of citalopram].
    Orvosi hetilap, 1997, Oct-12, Volume: 138, Issue:41

    Topics: Analgesics; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Chronic Disease; Citalopram; Fibromyalgia; Hum

1997
Citalopram in patients with fibromyalgia--a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    European journal of pain (London, England), 2000, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Activities of Daily Living; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Antidepressive Agents; C

2000

Other Studies

1 other study available for citalopram and Fibromyalgia

ArticleYear
Misdiagnosis of serotonin syndrome as fibromyalgia and the role of physical therapists.
    Physical therapy, 2008, Volume: 88, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Citalopram; Diagnostic Errors; Female; Fibromyalgia; Humans; Physical Therapy Specialty; Phys

2008