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Can you take xanex while taking citalopram?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pharmacotherapy.: Xanax (alprazolam) & citalopram may be prescribed to be taken together.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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