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Posted by Janelle on April 23, 2003, at 13:56:56
I still do NOT get this - if Lexapro is supposed to be only the *active* half of CELEXA, then why oh why do people report significant problems while on Lexapro? I don't get it - I would THINK that Lexapro would be the *purest* of the current SSRI' (because before it came along, Celexa was considered the purest), so why is Lexapro so problematic?
The whole thing leads me to believe that there IS something *worthwhile* in the supposedly inactive half of Celexa that was removed from Lexapro.
I'm currently on Celexa and knock on wood, it is working in combo with other meds I'm taking.
Someone I know needs to find a pdoc and go on an a-d; I recommended starting with Celexa or Lexapro, but now I'm having second thoughts about the Lexapro. Of course, everyone is different and if she goes on Lexapro she might have a good reaction to it. But from what I read, good reactions to it are few and far between! I read of many more good reactions to Celexa.
Originally I wanted to switch because I figured why take a med (Celexa) with only half of it being active, but based on the Lexapro anecdotal evidence, forget it. I'm doing okay on what I've got; I'm sticking to it.
But I just don't get the deal with Lexapro supposedly being only the active half of Celexa yet apparently missing something that would increase good reactions to it.
Posted by Stacey fu on April 23, 2003, at 15:23:15
In reply to Reading of probs w/ Lexapro has me so CONFUSED:, posted by Janelle on April 23, 2003, at 13:56:56
I don't know why so many people have problems with Lexapro either. (it could be just in their heads?) because when I was taking it, I felt like I wasn't taking anything at all. I didn't feel drowsy, dizzy, it didn't mess with my sex drive, didn't make me gain weight, anything. It helped with my depression too. The reason I'm on Zoloft is because my pdoc says Zoloft will help with my panic attacks better than Lexapro. (which I still experienced to a slight degree on Lex, but I was only on 10 mg. too.) I think Lexapro is as pure of an AD as they come. But...that's just my opinion. Sorry if I've offended anyone. Celexa was my first AD ever, so I went on Lex as soon as it came out. I was on it for 3 months, and never had a problem with it.
Posted by Okpolosi on April 24, 2003, at 12:09:50
In reply to Reading of probs w/ Lexapro has me so CONFUSED:, posted by Janelle on April 23, 2003, at 13:56:56
> I still do NOT get this - if Lexapro is supposed to be only the *active* half of CELEXA, then why oh why do people report significant problems while on Lexapro? I don't get it - I would THINK that Lexapro would be the *purest* of the current SSRI' (because before it came along, Celexa was considered the purest), so why is Lexapro so problematic?
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> The whole thing leads me to believe that there IS something *worthwhile* in the supposedly inactive half of Celexa that was removed from Lexapro.
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> I'm currently on Celexa and knock on wood, it is working in combo with other meds I'm taking.
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> Someone I know needs to find a pdoc and go on an a-d; I recommended starting with Celexa or Lexapro, but now I'm having second thoughts about the Lexapro. Of course, everyone is different and if she goes on Lexapro she might have a good reaction to it. But from what I read, good reactions to it are few and far between! I read of many more good reactions to Celexa.
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> Originally I wanted to switch because I figured why take a med (Celexa) with only half of it being active, but based on the Lexapro anecdotal evidence, forget it. I'm doing okay on what I've got; I'm sticking to it.
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> But I just don't get the deal with Lexapro supposedly being only the active half of Celexa yet apparently missing something that would increase good reactions to it.Been on Lex for 3 mos. and would be a basket case w/o it. Not sure what problems you are refering to...side effects? They go away. I have read many positive posts on this board from people who have gotten good results w/Lex. Most of the negatives seem to be from people who only take it for a week or 2 and then give up because of SE's. The SE's can be VERY bad right off, I can attest to that as I had ALL of them and suffered GREATLY in the beginning. Around 3rd week the SE's began to deminish and now are completely gone. If that describes your experience (took for a week and gave up) then you have not given Lex a chance to work. My DR told me at the outset that it may take 6-8 weeks to get any benefit. For me, it was into week 9 befor I felt the benefits. GIVE YOUR MEDS A CHANCE TO WORK!!! and best of luck to us all!!!
Posted by Caleb462 on April 26, 2003, at 1:07:55
In reply to Re: Reading of probs w/ Lexapro has me so CONFUSED:, posted by Okpolosi on April 24, 2003, at 12:09:50
> > I still do NOT get this - if Lexapro is supposed to be only the *active* half of CELEXA, then why oh why do people report significant problems while on Lexapro? I don't get it - I would THINK that Lexapro would be the *purest* of the current SSRI' (because before it came along, Celexa was considered the purest), so why is Lexapro so problematic?
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> > The whole thing leads me to believe that there IS something *worthwhile* in the supposedly inactive half of Celexa that was removed from Lexapro.
> >
> > I'm currently on Celexa and knock on wood, it is working in combo with other meds I'm taking.
> >
> > Someone I know needs to find a pdoc and go on an a-d; I recommended starting with Celexa or Lexapro, but now I'm having second thoughts about the Lexapro. Of course, everyone is different and if she goes on Lexapro she might have a good reaction to it. But from what I read, good reactions to it are few and far between! I read of many more good reactions to Celexa.
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> > Originally I wanted to switch because I figured why take a med (Celexa) with only half of it being active, but based on the Lexapro anecdotal evidence, forget it. I'm doing okay on what I've got; I'm sticking to it.
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> > But I just don't get the deal with Lexapro supposedly being only the active half of Celexa yet apparently missing something that would increase good reactions to it.
>Well, bad reactions (side effects and stuff) to the SSRI anti-depressants generally are not related to "impurity" or anything. These side effects occur because these drugs increase serotonin in the synapse, and when this happens, side effects will occur. That is why all SSRIs have very similiar side effect profiles.
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