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How long is it supposed to it take for the medicine citalopram 2mg to start working for you?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa (citalopram): I believe you mean 20 mg, it can start working within 10 days, a full trial is 4 to 6 weeks at adequate dosages.

Answered 8/19/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Celexa (citalopram): You probably meant 20mg. Usually 4 weeks & up to 6 weeks.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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