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A 39-year-old female asked:

My doctor started me on citalopram for some bad things going on. i couldn't fall asleep until 4am, is this a side effect? they said sleepiness.

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Dr. Robert Killian
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General Practice 29 years experience
Citalopram effects: Citalopram, in about 4% of patients will make them sleepless and it is recommended in these patients to take the pill first thing in the morning. About 5% get sleepy and they have to take it at bedtime.
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