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What is citalopram and its effects?
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Citalopram is a SSRI: Antidepressant, i.e. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that improves serotonin tone in nerve transmission to treat depression & anxiety. Adverse effects may include dry mouth, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, excessive sweating, involuntary quivering, nausea, diarrhea.
Answered 6/28/2014
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Antidepressant: It is an antidepressant that is mainly used for the treatment of depression but can be used for other disorders such as; anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Some of the common side effects of citalopram are dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, sweating and nausea.
Answered 12/11/2015
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I'm on my 4th week of Citalopram 30mg. No real effects as yet. Heard it can take 6-8 weeks to work. Is this true ?
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