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A member asked:
On 10mg of celexa (citalopram). would 5mg have less side effects? or the same? neasous. lightheaded. see black dots from right eye. dots didn't start until celexa (citalopram)
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Perhaps but: I would recommend that you consult your doctor to find an alternate drug. Even if you have only 1/2 of the side effects from reducing the dose, these side effects are potentially serious.
Answered 1/5/2014
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