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A member asked:

Has citalopram stopped working or do i need to switch my med to a different anti depressant ?

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Depression : Depending n the dose, I would increase (as long as it is safe) to a higher dose first. If the doesn't work, and immediate switch (ie no tapering up or down) to a med in the SSNRI class (like duloxetine or venlafaxine) may be the answer.

Answered 10/9/2014

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