Valrico, FL
A 32-year-old male asked:
Is it true that if i have no side effects with lexapro, (escitalopram) i should have none with celexa? for $$ reasons, i'm thinking of switching.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Lexapro/Celexa: Possible since every person's tolerance differs from another. When Lexapro (escitalopram) first came out, it was the improved form of celexa, with less stomach & bowel side-effects, but I have seen patients that did not tolerate Lexapro (escitalopram) & did ok on celexa. Also bear in ming, Celexa recently came out in generic form which is cheaper than the brand name. Your doctor can give you good suggestions regarding switch.
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Dr. Steven Reidbord commented
Psychiatry 38 years experience
Both Celexa (citalopram) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are now available generically in the US.
Jan 5, 2013
Dr. Walter Andersonanswered
Psychiatry 47 years experience
No. : In spite of the similarities of the two medications, the side effects are specific to the patient and may be quite different.
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Dr. Douglas Beyanswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
Possibly: Lexapro (escitalopram) is an improved version of Celexa but the later may work as well for you.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Can you switch from celexa to Lexapro (escitalopram) without any side effects?
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Dr. Nelly Cohenanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Yes: Yes you absolutely can. They belong to the same group of antidepressants called ssri.
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