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Busy tapering off citalopram (celexa). can i take ambien during celexa withdrawal?

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Dr. Lori Lange
Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Maybe: In the US Ambien is a controlled medication used for insomnia. Mixing medications without your prescribers knowledge is not recommended. It does go on. So I understand why you want advice. Can you ask your doctor for best practices and safety?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Celexa/ Ambien: Yes, if prescribed by your doctor.
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