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Does 10 milligrams of celexa (citalopram) take longer to work in 20 milligrams?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa (citalopram): Onset of action is not dose-related. It can take 4-6 weeks to see full antidepressant effect.

Answered 7/17/2015

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