Posted by jrbecker76 on February 2, 2012, at 9:47:23
In reply to Citalopram - generic brand differences, posted by jrbecker76 on January 31, 2012, at 9:59:43
> First off, let me say that I'm quite sensitive to medications. I'm most likely a poor metabolizer, so keep that in perspective as a caveat.
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> I'm also one of those rare few that prefer Citalopram/Celexa over Lexapro.
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> Anyways, I thought I'd relay some differences I've found after a generic brand switch from one citalopram manufacturer to another. As I'm sure some others were affected by the Express Scripts/Walgreens fallout last year, I can no longer get scripts filled at Walgreens.
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> So I sent away for mail order Express Scripts Citalopram. About 5 days ago, I started taking my usual dose of 20 mg, but I noticed that my mood has swung towards being more irritable and quite overly sensitive. I also tend to get quite a bit of body warmth starting in the late evenings as well. I'm quite certain it's the medication.
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> The Citalopram manufacturer from Walgreens that I've taken in the past is Amneal (I've also maybe tried Teva's as well). The manufacturer of citalopram from Express Scripts is Torrent Pharmaceuticals.
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> Just thought I'd pass this along. This is only my personal, subjective experience of course.
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> I ended up switching back as of last night and already feel a little bit more even keeled again.
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> JB
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>this website also tracks generic variances. Interesting that some posters have related issues with Torrent as well.
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