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Had a bad reaction taking lexapro, (escitalopram) scared to try another ssri. what other ssris do you recommend, something i can take with buspirone?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

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SSRIs: There are many ssris. Side effects may be similar. Sertraline (zoloft) is another one, paroxetine, prozac, (fluoxetine) citalopram, as whoever prescribed it if he/ she would consider other medication eg snris. Is it for depression ?

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Tracey Marks answered

Any of them: It's scary to try another medication after having a bad reaction. However, because you had a bad reaction to one, doesn't mean you will have the same reaction to another one even if it is in the same category.

Answered 12/7/2012

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A member asked:

Had a bad reaction taking lexapro, (escitalopram) scared to try another ssri. what other ssris do you recommend, something i can take with buspirone?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Dr. Tracey Marks answered

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