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Took 10 mg cipralex but i have a horrible side effect.i do not want to take it anymore, i will consult with my doctor. in the mean time., i am wondering when will it be out of my system!?

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

Roughly 4 days: The upper end of the half life of the drug is about 32 hours, so it will take about 4 days to metabolize/excrete the drug.

Answered 4/14/2017

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A member asked:

Took 10 mg cipralex but i have a horrible side effect.i do not want to take it anymore, i will consult with my doctor. in the mean time., i am wondering when will it be out of my system!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered

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