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Would citalopram be linked to weight gain?

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Possibly: Most people don't get weight gain taking citalopram. But some people do get it, and it is not uncommon . Then, the options are mangement with diet and excercize. taking a counteracting medication, or switching to another medication.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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