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Can you explain if it's possible to get side effects from celexa (citalopram) after taking it for a few years?
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Unlikely: Citalopram (Celexa) is an SSRI approved for major depressive disorder. Like all SSRIs, side effects usually show up early, with stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea and sexual side effects being the most common. Citalopram has a warning from the FDA that the maximum dose is now 40 mg daily, and higher doses can cause cardiac rhythm problems.
Answered 7/29/2014
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