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What are the effects of taking more than the prescribed amount of citalopram?
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Depends on amount: Taking more or less of a prescription medicatoin than the doctor has ordered is rarely if ever a good idea. Accidental missed or double doses do occur, though. With citalopram, a single double dose probably will have no noticeable effect. Very high doses of this and other ssris can cause "serotonin syndrome, " however, which includes restlessness, elevated bp, and fever and can be fatal.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Celexa (citalopram): The fda recently issued warning regarding daily doses in excess of 40mg. Due to toxicity.
Answered 10/28/2017
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