How long does it take for Celexa (citalopram) to take effect?

30-year-old woman6 years ago
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30-year-old woman · 6 years ago
my psychiatrist stopped sertraline and ativan because i couldn't tolerate them and they increased my anxiety. he replaced them with celexa and rivotril
30-year-old woman · 6 years ago
and what could be the side effects in the next few weeks? and also is it a stimulant or a sedative?
30-year-old woman · 6 years ago
treated for anxiety and depression and insomnia too. he prescribed me zzopiclone to sleep too
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Hello,
30-year-old woman · 6 years ago
Hello
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Antidepressants take about 2 to 4 weeks to take effect. The maximum effect is usually reached after 8 to 12 weeks of treatment. The antidepressant effect of Sertraline has already been beneficial to you, so you may feel the effects begin to show in a few days.
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
In terms of anxiety, citalopram may be less stimulating than sertraline. It depends a lot on the person taking it. So you're in the best position to see if it's worse for anxiety. The stimulant effect you were complaining about with sertraline should disappear quickly, usually within a few days.
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Does this answer your question?
30-year-old woman · 6 years ago
oui merci! :)
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
It's a pleasure!
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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