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Second week on 40mg celexa, (citalopram) and i feel my ocd and depression has gotten worse from 20mg. feel very, very low. agitated. angry. any advice? can't cry.

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Doctor: Contact the doctor that is prescribing this for you and inform him/her of your reaction to an increased dose. S/he may adjust it or change the medication.

Answered 1/21/2015

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