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A member asked:
Is there a difference in effectiveness between citalopram and escitalopram?
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No: They are equally effective. Escitalopram may have fewer side effects, but the difference is small.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Depends: Chemically escitalopram has the s (active portion) of the drug whereas citalopram has a mixture of both active and inactive forms. Logically we don't expect a difference. However, a review of recent trials shows that escitalopram is more effective than citalopram in short-term effectiveness. See below: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0047318/.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Side effects: Both drugs are effective, but side effects and dosages are different.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Celexa (citalopram): Escitalopram or Lexapro (escitalopram) is isomers of citalopram or celexa, with fewer side effects.
Answered 6/27/2014
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