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How long does it take to heal the low sperm count after stopping to take citalopram 20? (i've been taking it since 2 years ago)

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SSRI's: low sperm : It is common for sperm counts to be reduced when taking antidepressants in the category of citralopram. Stopping the SSRI will generally restore sperm count, but the time for restoration is not the same and depends on dosage.

Answered 8/31/2018

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