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Can you take the same dosage of celexa as you would of lexapro (escitalopram)?
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Celexa (citalopram): Celexa (citalopram) can be used up to 40mg. daily. Lexapro is the isomer of Celexa (citalopram) & can be recommended at 20mg. daily.
Answered 3/8/2015
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