Posted by mattye on April 25, 2007, at 9:31:53
In reply to Lexapro vs. Celexa, posted by Dianne Hammond on April 24, 2007, at 17:44:17
When I lost my insurance, I could no longer afford Lexapro, so I asked my doc to switch me to Celexa. He seemed surprised that I knew it was the same thing. I was able to switch with absolutely no problems.
Lexapro is just a refined version of Celexa, with the inactive isomer filtered out of the formulation. You don't need a class in organic chemistry to know that Lexapro was a completely cynical marketing gimmick to extend the patent on a generic medication. Oh well, it is a good drug let them have the money.
> I started taking Lexapro several years ago for anxiety attacks. It has truly made a difference in my attitude towards life. It has made me a happier person. This is my first experience with this type of drug and am hesitant to change. My husband is on Celexa. It is cheaper to buy. Would I be doing myself a disservice to get Celexa rather than Lexapro? I am not on any other medications at the time.
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