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A member asked:

I've only been on celexa (citalopram) for 5 weeks and it works great for my panic disorder, but 've heard it stops workin after 6 months?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa (citalopram): Not necessarily, once maintenance dose is optimized, and u are progressing in therapy.

Answered 4/27/2013

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