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Increased my citalopram from 20mg to 40mg and now i feel so tired. what can i do?

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Dr. Robert Olsen answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Call our doctor!: Antidepressants are supposed to help you feel better; if you feel worse, it is likely the wrong drugor dosage. Thee is a small risk of heart problems with citalopram in genetically susceptible persons. There can also be interference with your sleep which could produce tiredness and fatigue. 3-7% of persons cannot metabolize citalopram, and can get toxic on normal doses. Call your doctor!

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/10/2016

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