Posted by Quintal on December 1, 2006, at 11:10:28
In reply to Which SSRIs are closest to Lexapro,not Celexa????, posted by qbsbrown on November 30, 2006, at 23:23:51
I found Lexapro and Celexa very similar in long term use, but like you I found Lexpro was stimulating. Celexa is a mix of two molecules l-citalopram and d-citalopram that are mirror images of eachother - like left hand and the right hands. Lexapro contains only one isomer, which manufacturer claims is responsible for Celexa's beneficial effects, while the other allegedly causes side effects.
Paxil is said to be more sedating but tends to have more severe side effects. Luvox is quite good for OCD and has a *relatively* benign side effect profile.
It's very hard to say accurately because people respond to the SSRIs in very different ways. You may find Celexa less stimulating and more tolerable than Lexapro. I would recommend you give it a try if you're looking for a similar side effect profile to Lexpro.
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