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Is urinary retention a side effect for celexa (citalopram).? i recently up my dosage to 40mg october 20th. was on 20mg. it's worst in the am. no pain or fever.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Urinary side effects: could include: Trouble holding or releasing urine. Let your prescribinging medical provider know.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/2/2014

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A member asked:

Is urinary retention a side effect for celexa (citalopram).? i recently up my dosage to 40mg october 20th. was on 20mg. it's worst in the am. no pain or fever.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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