Posted by Nardilstarted2007 on November 16, 2007, at 1:30:11
In reply to Lexapro/Celexa: The Best for Anxiety? Differences?, posted by RM73 on November 12, 2007, at 13:08:05
> Hi everyone! I hope and pray you're all well and having a wonderful week (although it's only just begun! LOL) I have a couple of questions for you all and am optimistic that someone will be able to help. :)
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> First off I guess I should mention my "diagnosis" and how I've been feeling. I have
> Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Slight
> Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and possible Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm sure there's more but these are the things I find troubling at this point in time.
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> I started Lexapro at a whole 1.25mg per day 5 days ago and so far I'm doing all right other than I am feeling more anxious for a few hours after taking it in the morning. Thankfully I'm taking 2.5mg of Klonopin a day to help with my anxiety although I'm still feeling it. By the way I tend to respond better to medications if I
> start low and increase slowly, hence the tiny dosage. :)
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> What I am wondering is if Celexa (well the Generic Form) is as good on anxiety as Lexapro as I have no insurance, no job and not a whole lotta money. I'm currently taking samples of the Lexapro but when it comes time to get a prescription, I'd sure like to go the Generic route if possible.
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> Also I've read a lot about the 2 meds online and have noticed many people saying that Lexapro is more activating than Celexa. Does anyone have any input on this as well? I would appreciate anything anyone would be willing to share about their experience and/or knowledge of either or both of these medicines.
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> Thank you all for your time and I hope to hear from someone soon. Take good care and have a wonderful day! :)Hi, I have SAD which manifests into depression. I've had experience with both Celexa and lexapro. everybody is differnt when it comes to AD's and their effectiveness. I tried celexa 2 years ago with minimal side effect, I could feel it slightly kicking in after 2 weeks with a bit of AD effectiveness and antianxiety.. I stayed on it for about 6 weeks with no better results (up to 40mgs/day. I then Immediately switched to Lexapro 10mgs/day, then 15mgs/day. Right away Lexapro made me sooo tired I would fall asleep anywhere, even on the floor for hours during the day. it was like being on a strong hypnotic. the tirednss never went away so I had to quit and move on to the next med because all lexapro did was make me sleep for 15 hours a day at differt times throughout the day. I dont know why it had this effect but I guess for some people celexa and Lexapro just arn't the same. I went back to my previous ssri paxil which never worked again. (I can switch between ssri's without washout period or withdrawl from the previous, as they all boost my seratonin so I dont go through withdrawl but some work and some dont) Just my experience with Lex and Celexa. Keep us posted
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