Posted by Chris O on March 3, 2005, at 16:25:15
In reply to is celexa the same as lexapro??, posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 16:08:02
Lexapro is just the Celexa molecule cut in half. At least that's the way it's marketed. They say cutting the Celexa molecule in half lessened some of the bad side effects of Celexa (anorgasmia, etc.). I found that to be true while on Lexapro. But I also found Lexapro to be "weaker" or less effective than Celexa. It was like some of the benefits of Celexa were removed too. However, in the marketing of Lexapro, the drug was first said to be 4 times stronger than Celexa (i.e. 10mg Lexapro = 40mg Celexa). But in my experience, this has not been the case. I'm sure others will have various opinions on this matter. Everyone's chemistry is so different that...it's hard to make generalizations. I wish you luck again.
Chris
> i read that lexapro is part of celexa. is that true?? if it is, then i am happy b/c i was on celexa years ago for a few months and had a great effect. i dont remember any crazy side effects or anything. i do remember it worked really good for not getting upset over everything bad that happened. if that makes sense.
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> so if anyone knows, i was wondering about that statement. it said that lexapro is the same as celexa, without the side effects. ;)
> thanks, jenn
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