Jamison has been prescribed citalopram (Celexa) to treat his depression. Education regarding how quickly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants work would be:
1. Appetite and concentration improve in the first 1 to 2 weeks.
2. Sleep should improve almost immediately upon starting citalopram.
3. Full response to the SSRI may take 2 to 4 months after he reaches the full therapeutic dose.
4. His dysphoric mood will improve in 1 to 2 weeks.
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