What is the efficacy and safety of citalopram in treating post-stroke depression?
A meta-analysis of a number of studies by Tan S, Huang X, Ding L, and Hong H found that citalopram is effective in treating post-stroke depression. Overall, citalopram was found to reduce depression scores in post-stroke patients, with a large effect size (Cohen's d = 0.72). However, there were some side effects associated with citalopram, such as dry mouth, nausea, and dizziness. Furthermore, the authors noted that there was a high risk of bias in the studies included in the meta-analysis, which may affect the results.