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I've been on a low dose of citalopram for a while now. i've read that higher doses sometimes can cause arrhythmia. is either 10-20 mg safe to take?

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Yes: There was a study which reported that higher doses of Citalopram may be associated with increased risk of an arrhythmia. This finding has not been replicated and other studies have not found this.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 7/18/2015

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