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Off celexa (citalopram) for 8 days now. was on 5mg. for last 3 nights i'm getting no sleep & waking up eating during the night. withdrawal effect?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Withdrawal symptoms: You may indeed have withdrawal symptoms which can consist of agitation, anxiety and possible depression.

Answered 2/5/2014

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