Citalo is used to treat severe depression, helping to relieve associated symptoms such as excessive sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. It is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and social phobia, reducing tension and undue fear when dealing with social situations. Citalo may be prescribed for people with panic disorder, as it helps reduce sudden attacks of intense panic. It may also be used to relieve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder by helping to reduce obsessive thoughts or repetitive behaviors that control the patient's life.