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Stopping citalopram antidepressents 40mg without reducing (cold turkey) in pregnancy is this dangerous?

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Possibly : You should never stop anything cold turkey without discussing it with a physician. I know you may have panicked when you found out you were pregnant but if your body goes through withdrawals so does your baby. Consult your doctor. Take Care and All the Best

Answered 5/14/2014

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