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Doc lowered my citalopram 6wks ago from 40mg to 20. up them 5days ago back to 40mg but past 4days had no appetite can thisbe the tabs ??

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: probably not as u were on it before.. u should wait 2 to 4 weeks to see results.

Answered 2/9/2015

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