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Is it right to lose 7.5 kg weight after stopping citalopram 20? (just in 25 days)

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A pound in a week: You should go slower like taking 500 calories less each day whch make 3500 calories in a week and this is equal to a pound.

Answered 9/14/2018

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A member asked:

Is it right to lose 7.5 kg weight after stopping citalopram 20? (just in 25 days)

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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