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I'm currently in thailand. is it possible to sub serlatine for citalopram, as they are both ssri anti- depressants for anxiety.

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Sure, for now.: You can make that substitution at a dose equivalent of 2.5:1. So, 25mg of Sertraline would be 10mg of Citalopram. 50mg of Sertraline would be 20mg of Citalopram, and 100mg of Sertraline would be 40mg of Citalopram. Don't take more than 40mg of Citalopram. And you can return to Sertraline upon your return.

Answered 8/21/2015

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