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A member asked:

Been on celexa (citalopram) for 2 years & no side effects until the past 3 months drenching night sweats. could this be celexa (citalopram)? why would it just start now?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa: If you have been on celexa for two years without side effects - would doubt it would start now. Per Drugs. Com increased sweating can occur in up to 11.3 % of people. I recommend that you discuss this with your doctor because drenching night sweats are not normal.

Answered 5/16/2017

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