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I've been on citalopram 10mg for a year and a half for gad and just increased my dosage 7 days ago. how long until i start feeling positive effects?

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Dr. Pacita David answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Response to 10 mg?: It depends. What was your response to the 10 mg dose, and how much was it increased? If you could be more specific, that would be helpful.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 11/20/2015

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