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Im on cipralex 10mg since 3years but my symptoms of depression & anxiety showed up again & i was adviced to start taking cipralex 20mg what do u think?

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Sounds right: Typically we first do is increase a drug that is or was working dosage range 10-30 mg.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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