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A member asked:
Can i switch from citalopram to cipralex? do they work very differently? i've experienced 10kg weight gain on citalopram and want to switch
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They work the same: Side effects / efficacy may differ, don't switch on your own, confer with your prescriber, and taper dose gradually, best wishes
Answered 10/22/2019
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