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A member asked:

Is it common if you up your dose of citalpram from 10 to 20 to feel more jittery and anxious to start with. am i over thinking and making it worse?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, this can occur.: It may take your body a short while to adjust to the higer dose. Take care.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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