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I am currently taking celexa and i don't feel that it is helping. i have been put on a waiting list for a therapist but it could be 5 to 6 weeks. change of medication?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Careful: It takes few weeks for meds such as Celexa to start working. Your best reference going forward is your prescribing physician who is in the best position to decide if changes are needed.

Answered 5/20/2020

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