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I'm on my 4th week of citalopram 30mg. no real effects as yet. heard it can take 6-8 weeks to work. is this true ?
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Yes: My rule of thumb is, if zero response in 4 weeks, probably time to increase dose or change meds. If partial response, wait the full 6 wks and consider augmentation options.
Answered 11/12/2014
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