[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?

I've never heard of needing to double a generic. Theoretically, you shouldn't. The acrtive ingredients is supposed to be the same; just the fillers are different. But I've never been on Celexa; there might be something specific to that med? I bet someone around here will know.

[rockgal]

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?

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.

[missbelle]

Rockgal is correct. Its a different drug and dosage is not always the same. Everything is o.k.

[Starchild3]

Originally Posted by rockgal

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.

So true!! I didn't even think about that. It's so hard to realize that since the pharmacies put you on Celexa as the generic for Lexapro but it's not. Thanks so much, my mind it as ease now

There isn't a generic for lexapro out yet. That's why it cost so much!

[sunrise]

Celexa has half the potency of Lexapro, so that's why your prescription is for 40 mg instead of 20 mg. (Celexa and Lexapro are not the same drug, although are related.) Celexa behaves a little differently from Lexapro so watch how you do and let your doc know of side effects, etc. Good luck on the new med!