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I was only on citalopram for 3 days dr took me off cause to many side effects can i have withdrawl symptoms after few days of going off?

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NO: No do not think that this is a possibility. Not on the medication long enough for withdrawal to occur.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/2/2014

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