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Does Citalopram Help With Stress And Panic Attacks?
I was taking fluoxetine and had an adverse reaction so the doctor put me on Citalopram. The paperwork the pharmacy gave me said it is used to treat seizures, mental issues and stuff like that. I was told it would help with stress and panic attacks. Is this true?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Fluoxetine is a SSRI drug and it caused adverse reaction so you discontinued it. Now you have been given Citalopram. Citalopram is also a SSRI drug and it is mainly used to treat anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. It is safe to use and will result in improvement in panic attacks and stress. You can go for it. Take the drugs in the doses prescribed by your doctor.
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Fluoxetine is a SSRI drug and it caused adverse reaction so you discontinued it. Now you have been given Citalopram. Citalopram is also a SSRI drug and it is mainly used to treat anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. It is safe to use and will result in improvement in panic attacks and stress. You can go for it. Take the drugs in the doses prescribed by your doctor.
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