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Posted by krybrahaha on January 21, 2004, at 23:02:41
Is there anyone out there who knows the equivalencys between the SSRI's? For example, 20 mgs prozac=40 mgs paxil <example
Im on 300 mgs of luvox and i was wondering what the equivalent of that would be to all the other SSRI's
Posted by mattdds on January 22, 2004, at 0:50:23
In reply to SSRI Equivalency anyone?, posted by krybrahaha on January 21, 2004, at 23:02:41
Here's my understanding:
(Roughly)
20 mg fluoxetine (Prozac)
20 mg citalopram (Celexa)
5 mg escitalopram (Lexapro)
20 mg paroxetine (Paxil)
50 mg sertraline (Zoloft)I could be wrong, these drugs are not my forte. Anyone?
Matt
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on January 22, 2004, at 6:21:36
In reply to Re: SSRI Equivalency anyone?, posted by mattdds on January 22, 2004, at 0:50:23
Posted by linkadge on January 22, 2004, at 7:08:48
In reply to That sounds about right to me. (nm) » mattdds, posted by Ame Sans Vie on January 22, 2004, at 6:21:36
I read somewhere that lexapro, paxil, and zoloft
were the most potent mg/mg. Lexapro/celexa are the most selective.Linkadge
Posted by rod on January 22, 2004, at 7:50:42
In reply to SSRI Equivalency anyone?, posted by krybrahaha on January 21, 2004, at 23:02:41
hmm, the only thing a doc once told me is that
40mg Prozac == 20mg Celexa
And my Personal opinion: 20mg Celexa is closer to 10mg Lexapro than 5mg. Yes, the inactive ingredient of Celexa prevents the good one from working, but I dont think it is as significant to say 5mg Lexapro == 20mg Celexa
greetings
Roland
Posted by Bill LL on January 22, 2004, at 8:46:54
In reply to Re: SSRI Equivalency anyone?, posted by mattdds on January 22, 2004, at 0:50:23
The only change I would make is to say 10 mg Lexapro. Just a guess.
> Here's my understanding:
>
> (Roughly)
>
> 20 mg fluoxetine (Prozac)
> 20 mg citalopram (Celexa)
> 5 mg escitalopram (Lexapro)
> 20 mg paroxetine (Paxil)
> 50 mg sertraline (Zoloft)
>
> I could be wrong, these drugs are not my forte. Anyone?
>
> Matt
Posted by cocohoneynut on January 22, 2004, at 10:44:53
In reply to Re: SSRI Equivalency anyone?, posted by Bill LL on January 22, 2004, at 8:46:54
AMEN....I agree. 10 mg Lex is correct!!
> The only change I would make is to say 10 mg Lexapro. Just a guess.
>
> > Here's my understanding:
> >
> > (Roughly)
> >
> > 20 mg fluoxetine (Prozac)
> > 20 mg citalopram (Celexa)
> > 5 mg escitalopram (Lexapro)
> > 20 mg paroxetine (Paxil)
> > 50 mg sertraline (Zoloft)
> >
> > I could be wrong, these drugs are not my forte. Anyone?
> >
> > Matt
>
>
Posted by Questionmark on January 22, 2004, at 22:03:56
In reply to Re: SSRI Equivalency anyone? » Bill LL, posted by cocohoneynut on January 22, 2004, at 10:44:53
Change 5mg Lexapro to 10mg, 50mg Zoloft to 75mg, and that would seem pretty accurate to me-- though paroxetine is more potent than fluoxetine, but, yeah whatever.
Posted by Alexander on January 26, 2004, at 10:21:34
In reply to SSRI Equivalency anyone?, posted by krybrahaha on January 21, 2004, at 23:02:41
Luvox is a very exceptional SSRI as it is metabolized at a different cite on cytochrome p450
That is, even if all SSRI's fail, Luvox may very well not fail.
I know this didn't answer ur question, but I believe that there is no real answer to it as each of them targets different symptoms (did I say that right?)
Like coming up w/ a benzo equiv. chart:
in my opinion that is only to be seen in regards to potency but not in respect to efficacy, as some may be efficious in areas where others are not.
Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) for example, cannot be put onto any scale with respect to its therapeutic effect on insomnia. It's the one and only and best. ...and believe me: I have been through the spectrum of benzos.
> Is there anyone out there who knows the equivalencys between the SSRI's? For example, 20 mgs prozac=40 mgs paxil <example
>
> Im on 300 mgs of luvox and i was wondering what the equivalent of that would be to all the other SSRI's
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