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Is it normal to have diarrhea after taking very 1st dose of 10mg of celexa (citalopram)? took at 7pm. had diarrhea at 6am

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Very common, alas: Transient diarrhea happens after one starts medications of this class. Most times the GI upset dissipates; if it doesn't, the rx trial may be a 'bust' despite any efficacy it provides.

Answered 9/11/2018

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