Until yesterday, I have been taking Lexapro 20mg for months due to GAD. Yesterday I began taking Celexa 40mg instead of the Lexapro (to better control the anxiety attacks which mimic a heart attack). How soon should I see improvement?
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Q: Changed from Lexapro to Celexa - how long to start working?
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8/18/09 10:47pm
Hello Shannon
We have information here on Health Central about Celexa which you may read here.
Specifically they say:
"It may take 1 to 2 weeks to feel a benefit from this drug and 4 weeks to feel the full benefit of this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens."
I hope this helps some!
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