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A member asked:
How long after increasing from 10mg of celexa (citalopram) to 20mg will it take to take effect?
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Around 3-5 weeks: Celexa (citalopram) builds up gradually in your system. You should begin noticing a difference in about 4 weeks, but it may not be fully effective till 5-6 weeks from the change.
Answered 3/3/2021
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7-10 days: Hopefully upping the dose of this medication will allow you to see effects withing the first 7-10 days. It could take 2 weeks but usually a response by that time. Different for each person however. Follow closely with yor mental health provider/pcp.
Answered 4/17/2019
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