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Been on celexa (citalopram) 20mg for 5 months. se's are too much so doc is tamper me down. said drop to 10mg for 2wks then every other day after. no withdrawal?
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NO: That slow a taper and you should not have withdrawal.
Answered 12/20/2013
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No.: I think it is an appropriate decrease and i don't think you"ll have any withdrawal symptoms.
Answered 12/20/2013
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