Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 246421

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Anyone tried this combo?

Posted by reichdon on July 29, 2003, at 7:36:16

Celexa tends to make me lazy and without motivation, and Lexapro seems to give me energy but also some anxiety. I am trying to take a small dose of each to counteract those two SE's. Has anyone else tried this combo or heard about this combo before?

I was expecting to respond more similarly to these two drugs since Lexapro was to be a "better" Celexa, but the two drugs seem to have distinct differences for me.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Re: Anyone tried this combo?

Posted by SLS on July 29, 2003, at 8:06:01

In reply to Anyone tried this combo?, posted by reichdon on July 29, 2003, at 7:36:16

How long were you on the Lexapro for?

Lexapro often produces anxiety early in treatment, but it usually disappears with time.

- Scott

Re: Anyone tried this combo?

Posted by jlo820 on July 29, 2003, at 13:10:58

In reply to Re: Anyone tried this combo?, posted by SLS on July 29, 2003, at 8:06:01

You should be careful with taking two drugs that are essentially the same. I would make sure it is OK with your doctor. This can cause problems.

Re: Anyone tried this combo?

Posted by reichdon on July 29, 2003, at 14:38:09

In reply to Re: Anyone tried this combo?, posted by SLS on July 29, 2003, at 8:06:01

> How long were you on the Lexapro for?
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> Lexapro often produces anxiety early in treatment, but it usually disappears with time.
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>
> - Scott

Thanks for your post, Scott. I have been on a low dose of Lexapro (2.5 mg - I am extra sensitive to most all medications) for about a month now. It is good to know the anxiety might go away after a bit.

Re: Anyone tried this combo?

Posted by reichdon on July 29, 2003, at 14:40:23

In reply to Re: Anyone tried this combo?, posted by jlo820 on July 29, 2003, at 13:10:58

Thanks for your post, jlo820. Yes, I have a call in to my doc now. I am taking a very low dose of each - 5 mg of Celexa and 2.5 mg of Lexapro.

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