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When i don't take citalopram 20 or fluoxetine 20 i'm impatient most of time everyday. is this sign of depression and whether i should continue it?

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Ask your doctor: There is a reason that your PCP or psychiatrist prescribed it. Until that reason is gone you need to continue this

Answered 5/18/2014

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