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Posted by fauve on January 28, 2004, at 11:46:31
I have read information on lexapro's site stating it has less se than celexa. I have also read posts on this site that have said lexapro's claim is untrue, and that lexapro is only being made because of celexa's patent running out, and a desire to make money off a new patent.
Hmmmm....
I used to take zoloft for years and LOVED it, except for the crippling fatigue that came with it. I switched to wellbutrin. The fatigue has disappeared (yay!) but I still experience pockets of time everyday where I feel painfully depressed. Nowhere as bad as when I'm not on any medicine at all, but... If I could return to my zoloft selft sans fatigue, I would be set.
My doctor just prescribed celexa, in addition to the wellbutrin. I took it for six days and was tired as hell and had no sexual appetitie. Ugh. I stopped taking it because my fiance was visiting. He's left again, and I'm thinking of taking it again, in hopes that the se will wear off. But now I'm wondering if I should just take lexapro instead. Sigh.
I know the se's are change from individual to individual, but... does anyone have any idea about whether I should try one before I try the other?
Thanks!
Posted by missliz on January 29, 2004, at 4:00:12
In reply to Which is better: celexa or lexapro?, posted by fauve on January 28, 2004, at 11:46:31
Everybody responds to drugs differently- so there is no absolute answer. I hated Celexa, and apparently you don't like it either 'cause you quit it. So try the Lex- life is too short not to want sex. And talk to your doc about that! It's unhealthy, and there are other treatments that don't do that. I use Serzone and I want it all the time.
Remember- this board is totally fashion driven and is a perfect example of inmates running the asylum- snicker >D - your mileage may vary.
Translation? Go with your gut. I give you permission to switch if you want.Lizzy
Posted by Bill LL on January 29, 2004, at 9:53:31
In reply to Which is better: celexa or lexapro?, posted by fauve on January 28, 2004, at 11:46:31
The sexual side effect problem is being caused by the Celexa, not the Wellbutrin.
BUT - you did not have this problem when you took Zoloft.
If this problem persists, you should keep taking Wellbutrin, but switch from Celexa back to Zoloft. It seems that the Zoloft/Wellbutrin combo might be best for you.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 29, 2004, at 17:21:34
In reply to There is no better- just best for you, posted by missliz on January 29, 2004, at 4:00:12
> this board is totally fashion driven and is a perfect example of inmates running the asylum- snicker >D
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