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How quickly does citalopram work on anxiety?

I have anxiety and want to take medication. How quickly does citalopram work on anxiety?

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Every person is different, but usually antidepressants can take up to 4-6 weeks to see benefit.
2 weeks.
Typically, we wait at least 2-3 weeks to see if any response. The effect is usually seen between 3-6 weeks.