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Both drugs are classified as SSRI drugs. However, Lexapro treats general anxiety disorder, and Depressive Disorders. Citalopram treat major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Dementia Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse.
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Is there a difference between Citalopram HBR 20 mg and Citalopram 20 mg?
Lexapro was developed by isolating the active component of Celexa® (citalopram HBr). Lexapro (Brand Name) is also known as escitalopram oxalate.
Can you take Lexapro with Citalopram?
No you cannot. Taking different drugs at once is dangerous and not recommended. By the way, Lexapro is better.
You have moved to a new country that does not sell Lexapro is there an alternative that has the same ingredients?
Celexa is very similar to Lexapro one is Citalopram and the other Escitalopram. lexapro is newer and supposed to have fewer side effects but Celexa is helpful and similar to Lexapro.
Is citalopram a methadone drug?
No. its an antidepressant similar to lexapro. No abuse possible and great for those who need antidepressants.
Which medications are best for anxiety and depression?
fluoxetine (Prozac) sertraline (Zoloft) paroxetine (Paxil) fluvoxamine (Luvox) citalopram (Celexa) escitalopram (Lexapro)
What is better- Lexapro or citalopram?
This depends. The two drugs are very similar in the way they work and which one is better will really depend on the sensitivity of the patient and the patient's pocket book. Lexapro (Escitalopram) was developed from the molecule Citalopram. The drug maker removed the part of the molecule that was believed to cause many of the adverse side effects of Citalopram. As a result, it is believed to be cleaner and much easier on the body. Lexapro, however, is much more expensive then Citalopram because the drug maker still has a patent on the drug. Citalopram is shown to have more side effects, however, many patients taking this drug tolerate this drug with very little to none. If you try this drug and experience no adverse side-effects, Citalopram is definitely better, because its cheaper. If it does cause adverse side-effects, it may very well be better to switch to Escitlopram even at a higher cost. In terms of their effectiveness on depression and anxiety, there is very little difference.
What are the types of SSRIs?
Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide).Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate).Luvox (fluvoxamine).Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride).Prozac and Prozac Weekly (fluoxetine).Zoloft (sertraline)
Does Lexapro have amphetamine in it?
Citalopram does not contain any amphetamines. It is an antidepressant that acts as an SSRI type of medication. It does not mimic amphetamines.
Can you take citalopram with diazepam?
Lexapro is a cleaned up version of Citalopram (The molecules). Both of the drugs are SSRI. The Citalopram has more side effects and can not be as effective in solving depression. Additionally Lexpro has been found to help anxiety while the Citalopram has not been tested for it. The meds have different effects on different people. The Citalopram (name brand is called Celexa) is the generic brand.
How do you reduce citalopram from 40mg to 20mg?
CITALOPRAM
How long can you be treated with citalopram?
how long can i use Citalopram for?
When does patent run out on Lexapro?
Lexapro patent expires in March 2012. So not available as a generic. Its "sister" drug is Celexa, which has been off patent since 2003. Ask your Dr. for Celexa. A 90 day supply of generic Celexa is about $15 at places like Wallgreens or Walmart. Escitalopram, which is the trade/brand name of Lexapro is a “purer” form of Celexa (generically known as Citalopram). Lexapro (i.e. Escitalopram) is the (S) enatntiomer of racemic Citalopram (i.e. Celexa). In chemistry, enantiomers are compounds (such as crystals or molecules) which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. They share the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms, but differ structurally. The chemical formula (i.e. recipe) of both Lexipro and Celexa is the same: C20 H21 F N2 0 (20 carbons, 21 hydrogens, 1 fluorine, 2 nitrogens, and 1 oxygen molecule). But the way they are assembled is slightly different. Your hands (and feet) are examples of Enantiomers. Left and right hands are "the same" but opposite in their structure. Enantiomers have the same chemical and physical properties (such as melting points, boiling points, heat of combustion etc.), but the way they interact may be different. The left handed molecule may be more potent than the right. Maybe the right handed molecule does not work at all. In some cases one molecule may even be harmful, while the enantiomer is beneficial. Think about how your feet feel if you put them in the wrong shoes. You can wear a left shoe on your right foot or a left glove on your right hand, but it won’t fit well. In chemistry, a racemic mixture is a mix of both left- and right-handed molecules. Getting back to Lexapro vs Celexa. Celexa is a mix of both R-citalopram & S-citalopram. While Lexapro is just S-citalopram. In studies, Lundbeck, the pharmaceutical company which makes both Celexa and Lexapro showed that the S-citalopram molecule has a higher affinity for the serotonin receptor. So by removing the R-citalopram from the mixture, Lundbeck created a more efficient drug. In theory, a smaller dose of Lexipro would have the same effect as a larger dose of Celexa. In reality, pharmaceutical companies do this to extend the market life and squeeze as much profit out of a drug. The patent for Celexa expired in 2003, so Lundbeck “purified” Celexa and were able to re-patent the formula as a new drug, Lexapro. The patent for Lexapro expires in 2012. Although Lundbeck showed Lexapro works (a little) better than Celexa (and gained a new patent) most independent “real life” studies (i.e. asking humans, not following monkeys in a lab) show Celexa works pretty much just as well as Lexapro. I tried to be concise without being confusing.
