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Can i stop taking celexa (citalopram) after 10+ years?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This would be a good: Question for your provider. If you have recurrent major depressive episodes then it may not be recommended that you stop antidepressants. If you have other conditions that are well controlled it may be a good idea.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/19/2017

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