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A member asked:

Hi there, how long do you need to be off of celexa (citalopram) before eating grapefruit? i've been totally off for 2 weeks and was on 10 mg (tapered off)

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You are OK now: If you have been off celexa (citalopram) for 2 weeks, you can eat grapefruit now (assuming you are on no other meds that are possibly affected by grapefruit). Enjoy.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 8/12/2016

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