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Started citalopram 12/13 always tired. taking naps sleep 8-12 hrs a night. could it be the medication or something else? if from meds will it subside?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sedation: Citalopram can be sedating in some people, especially depending on your metabolism and other medications or drugs you might be using. Please talk with your prescribing physician about this. Dose adjustments might be made, or possible change to a different medicine if your doctor feels it best.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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