Posted by JCServant7 on August 25, 2003, at 22:36:46
In reply to Success when switching from Celexa?, posted by danstan on August 25, 2003, at 17:57:52
> Hi. I'm new to the group - just found it today, in fact. Someone may have answered these questions back in the distant past, but I couldn't find the answers while poking around.
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> I was on Prozac for several years before switching to Celexa in May of 2003 (I switched because no matter what I tried, being on Prozac left me feeling fatigued and sleepy much of the time). I found that Celexa (40 mg) wasn't as effective as Prozac in treating my symptoms. On the advice of my doctor, I switched to Lexapro (10 mg) last week.
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> My questions are:
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> 1. Has anyone had experience with switching from 40 mg of Celexa to 10 mg of Lexapro? Is this dosage high enough, or should I expect to need to increase at some point?
> 2. I seem to be experiencing some side effects (dizziness, sleepiness, and upset stomach) from Lexapro. Is the normal, considering that I switched from Celexa?
> 3. If I do continue to feel fatigued and sleepy, does anyone have any suggestions on things I might try?
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> Thanks in advance,
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> danDan -
The side effects you are describing are usual when first beginning Lexapro. I am feeling the same thing as you.. the dizziness, the tiredness, the stomach problems. It tends to get lesser with time. I don't feel half as bad as I did that first week or so. Your body just has to get used to the new drug.
Lexapro is better because they've isolated the molecule that does the good stuff and leaves the bad stuff out. I think your doctor may increase the dose to 20 mg if he thinks you aren't responding the way you should be.
You came to the right place, and feel free to continue to ask the questions. None are unimportant here.
Steve
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