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Shannon
08/18/09

Changed from Lexapro to Celexa - how long to start working?

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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