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Can antidepressants prozac (fluoxetine) and celexa cause permanent damage to my nervous system?
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Very unlikely: I am not aware of any reports suggesting an association with damage to the nervous system from antidepressants.
Answered 7/11/2012
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Celexa (citalopram): Many patients are stabilized on Celexa (citalopram) long-term & tolerate it well. Doubt it.
Answered 6/24/2014
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