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How long do side effects take to ease when starting citalopram?

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Citalopram ?: Is a good medication for depression and anxiety , but it can take 4-6 weeks to show benefit , as far side effect goes it can start decreasing after the first two weeks and sometimes it may take longer.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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