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What Is The Best Way To Switch To Citalopram From Alprazolam?
i have been on alpazolam .5 mg a day half in the morning and half at night. My doctor is switching me to Cialopram 20 mg I too the first one this morning and i cut the half of the .5 in half I don't know what the best way is to switch these over I do have perscriptions for both. Can you please give me some advice?
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Citalopram is a antidepressant and alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. Antidepressant usually takes two weeks to show response. That why, first take both of these drugs for two weeks and then try to stop alprazolam. Mean time you can try some relaxation exercise that would help to control anxiety symptoms. Rest, you can consult your doctor. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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Citalopram is a antidepressant and alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. Antidepressant usually takes two weeks to show response. That why, first take both of these drugs for two weeks and then try to stop alprazolam. Mean time you can try some relaxation exercise that would help to control anxiety symptoms. Rest, you can consult your doctor. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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