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What Causes Low WBC Count While On Citalopram?

I have been taking 20mg citalopram for 3 years. My white blood cell count has reduced over that time to a very low level. I halved my dose to 10mg daily and a blood test 10 days later showed my white cell count had come back up to just within normal range. Would citalopram cause low white blood count?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You should know that Citalopram could reduce the WBC count. I suggest to speak with your doctor to reduce the dosage or not.

I hope my answer helps you.

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What Causes Low WBC Count While On Citalopram?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You should know that Citalopram could reduce the WBC count. I suggest to speak with your doctor to reduce the dosage or not. I hope my answer helps you. Regards.