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Originally Posted by Starchild3
I was on Lexapro 20mg but my prescription plan requires a generic medicine and Celexa is the only thing close. When I informed my Pdoc he called in Celexa 40mg. Everyone I have talked to said their doctor doubled their dose when switching from Lexapro to Celexa. I still have some Celexa left so I haven't taken it yet. I am awaiting a call back from my Pdoc but in the meantime anyone else had this experience?
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The dose wasn't doubled because you're getting a generic. The dose is different because it's a different drug. Just because Lexapro and Celexa are in the same class does not mean they dose the same.