Have been taking citalopram for 6 days for anxiety. How long does it take before the insomnia of taking this drug stops and you can get back a normal sleep pattern.
Citalopram - How long does it take for sleep issues to resolve when taking citalopram?
Question posted by Cupcake1967 on 17 May 2021
Last updated on 18 May 2021 by masso
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masso
18 May 2021
Insomnia is a very common side effect affecting up to 18.8% of people being treated with this antidepressant. These side effects usually take up to 10 days to subside, if these persist, do inform your Dr., perhaps all you need is a dose adjustment or the advice of your Dr. by prescribing a sleep aid.
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