title: [Antidepressants in the treatment of alcoholism].
abstract: Alcoholism is characterized by a high frequency of comorbid depression, and both diseases have a mutual negative impact. The frequent comorbidity of alcoholism and depression (as well as disorders related to anxiety) serves as the basis for use of antidepressants for individuals suffering from alcohol dependence. Among the drugs of choice in the treatment of alcohol dependence complicated by depression and anxiety disorders, is escitalopram.
authors.forename: Iu P
authors.initials: IuP
authors.lastname: Sivolap
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015283:Citalopram / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D015283:Citalopram