Re: need to make a decision between drugs

Posted by theo on June 28, 2005, at 12:55:02

In reply to Re: need to make a decision between drugs, posted by mattw84 on June 27, 2005, at 21:11:10

> There is no difference between the two drugs. Lexapro is a left handed isomer of Celexa, it was a patent protection move ($$). Either/or should have about the same effects, though the doses will be different (usually Lexapro is half of the equivilent Celexa dose).
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> As Scott mentioned, Cymbalta has shown outstanding results and might be worth a try -- the only drawback is that it is quite expensive. Good luck.
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> Regards,
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> Matt
Will have to disagree. I took Celexa(20mg) with great results, similiar to Prozac. When I took Lexapro(5mg), there was nausea, weight gain, increased anxiety even after sticking with it for 9 weeks.

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