Posted by dr. dave on September 3, 2002, at 9:44:11
In reply to Lexapro?Do inactive ingredients have side effects , posted by JaneB on August 31, 2002, at 16:05:44
Although the claim that Lexapro has fewer side-effects than Celexa is repeated endlessly as fact, there is no evidence to support this.You can see all the figures for comparative side-effects at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020821/msgs/118023.html
In addition, a recently presented study of people switching from Celexa to Lexapro showed no reduction in side-effects.
> "Aug. 15, 2002 -- The FDA today approved a new form of the popular antidepressant drug Celexa that promises to treat depression with fewer side effects. The drug, to be sold as Lexapro, was created using a relatively new approach that removed inactive ingredients in Celexa -- yielding a safer and more potent form of the medication."
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> Is it the inactive ingredients in Celexa which are causing the unwanted side effects?
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> How can there be fewer side effects from Lexapro unless the inactive ingredients in Celexa are causing them? I don't understand how a more potent form of Celexa will reduce tiredness, blunting, loss of libido, etc.
> i.e. Should I switch?
> JaneB
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