[StillLeftBehind]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!.....mania. I have been on lexapro for they last 2 days and I am zinging. So...is this how it's going to be or am I simply breaking in to a new med.

[Lauliza]

I think this is temporary. I was on it for a few years and felt that at first but it subsided after 2 weeks.

[sewerrats]

It works faster the most SSRI,S I stopped Sertraline one night after over a year , started LEXAPRO next morning and felt miles better in 4 hours , no fog, no headache , ect ect so yes you will get a rush

[Ragamuffin77]

I felt a complete lack of emotion after taking lexapro for the first time. So interesting how people's experiences vary so much

[vans1974]

Originally Posted by StillLeftBehind

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!.....mania. I have been on lexapro for they last 2 days and I am zinging. So...is this how it's going to be or am I simply breaking in to a new med.

SSRIs put bipolar individuals into mania. As long as it's an euphoric mania, and not dysphoric I'd enjoy it while it lasts! To stay in the middle typically an anti-convulsant like Lamictal, and an AAP, like Latuda are needed.

[Lauliza]

Originally Posted by Ragamuffin77

I felt a complete lack of emotion after taking lexapro for the first time. So interesting how people's experiences vary so much

This is how I ended up feeling after the initial few weeks. Lexapro made me feel flatter than any other SSRI.

[StillLeftBehind]

Thanks for the replies. I was reading that lexapro was the same thing as citalipram? Anyone know if is or not.

[Ragamuffin77]

Originally Posted by StillLeftBehind

Thanks for the replies. I was reading that lexapro was the same thing as citalipram? Anyone know if is or not.

From what I understand, they are similar but not the same. I've just switched from lexapro to citalopram

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by Ragamuffin77

From what I understand, they are similar but not the same. I've just switched from lexapro to citalopram

There similar because there made by the same company, LEXAPRO is suppose to stop the negative sides of citalopram like a quicker start up , my hospital only uses citalopram saying its the same med in a different box. But that is to do with money Lexapro being 100 times expensive to buy than citalopram. it may be 2 strong for some has 10 mg usually works where it takes 20mg of citalopram so if sensitive to ADs it may seem harsh, I love it because I can take less and still have a sex life on 10mg .

[LadyShadow]

I had a horrible experience with Lexapro. It shot me off in a mania that ruined my life. I wish I never took it and the doctor never prescribed it. My life would have been better off if I never took anything, now I am dependent on drugs for the rest of my life.

That Lexapro mania led to a bunch of hospitalizations that I regret. If the mania lasts I suggest talking to the doctor that gave it to you, or switch you to the citalopram.

I just had a really bad experience with it.

Lexapro did nothing for me. I ended up getting extremely actively suicidal about 2 weeks after I started it. I dont know if that was the progression of depression or the medication, looking back.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by Supanova

Lexapro did nothing for me. I ended up getting extremely actively suicidal about 2 weeks after I started it. I dont know if that was the progression of depression or the medication, looking back.

You just had the wrong med for you, its a game of chance, tramadol did the same to me , YOUR BIPOLAR so am I but I take 10mg Lexapro. Did they start you on to much or did you take mood stabilisers and other meds as well .

[Lauliza]

They are not the same med - Lexapro is a stronger version of Celexa (citaprolam). Both are available though as some people do well with Lexapro and others do well on Celexa. I've taken both and didn't particularly care for either. At least for me, Lexapro is the most potent ssri (except Zoloft which I didn't tolerate well) and takes effect faster. Celexa did absolutely nothing for me.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by amee200

They are not the same med - Lexapro is a stronger version of Celexa (citaprolam). Both are available though as some people do well with Lexapro and others do well on Celexa. I've taken both and didn't particularly care for either. At least for me, Lexapro is the most potent ssri (except Zoloft which I didn't tolerate well) and takes effect faster. Celexa did absolutely nothing for me.

They are made by the same company, Lexapro is citalopram new generation, there not same has Lexapro is cleaner and has a few added tricks. But before the add ons there the same med BUT NOW LEX IS STRONGER.

[Lauliza]

I understand what you are saying, Lexapro has the addition of an isolated isomer (or some science like that :-)).

Technically however they are still two separate meds and you can be prescribed either. Some people prefer Celexa (or the generic citaprolam) to Lexapro, (or generic escitaprolam) and vice versa. It all depends on the person.

[Ragamuffin77]

Originally Posted by sewerrats

There similar because there made by the same company, LEXAPRO is suppose to stop the negative sides of citalopram like a quicker start up , my hospital only uses citalopram saying its the same med in a different box. But that is to do with money Lexapro being 100 times expensive to buy than citalopram. it may be 2 strong for some has 10 mg usually works where it takes 20mg of citalopram so if sensitive to ADs it may seem harsh, I love it because I can take less and still have a sex life on 10mg .

Interesting.... Here in au, both drugs cost the same. I couldn't handle lexapro due to the severe nausea but it sounds like I can expect the same on celexa. Hopefully not!

[Lauliza]

I had a lot of unpleasant side efftects on Lexapro. I took 40mg of citalopram and felt as though I were taking nothing at all. So I think each person is different. They do market Lexapro as being "cleaner" than other ssris, and for a lot of people it is. But for some others that's not the case. So, you may do well on Celexa.

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[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by amee200

I understand what you are saying, Lexapro has the addition of an isolated isomer (or some science like that :-)).

Technically however they are still two separate meds and you can be prescribed either. Some people prefer Celexa (or the generic citaprolam) to Lexapro, (or generic escitaprolam) and vice versa. It all depends on the person.

Please let it go I no there different meds I said it 10 times already , im not saying there in the same box or something , they are 2 different meds made by the same company , citalopram is the standard med ESCITALOPRAM is a modifies citalopram hence ES before its name, of course some don't like one but like the other , that's why it was made. The things that were missing in citalopram were added to escitolopram for people like me., and I thank then so much ,and so do most others seeing its the top selling ssri

[Lauliza]

Originally Posted by sewerrats

They are made by the same company, Lexapro is citalopram new generation, there not same has Lexapro is cleaner and has a few added tricks. But before the add ons there the same med BUT NOW LEX IS STRONGER.

Sorry, I wasn't arguing I just didn't understand why you were confused. Here it sounds like you're correcting me for some reason when I think we are saying the same thing. First there was one med, then they modified it to create a newer one and now there are two meds (made by the same people).

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by amee200

Here it sounds like you're correcting me for some reason when I think we are saying the same thing. First there was one med, then they modified it to create a newer one and now there are two meds (made by the same people). I didn't understand why you were confused.

THIS WAS MY FIRST POSTThere similar because there made by the same company, LEXAPRO is suppose to stop the negative sides of citalopram like a quicker start up , my hospital only uses citalopram saying its the same med in a different box. But that is to do with money Lexapro being 100 times expensive to buy than citalopram. it may be 2 strong for some has 10 mg usually works where it takes 20mg of citalopram so if sensitive to ADs it may seem harsh, I love it because I can take less and still have a sex life on 10mg ))))))))). I AM SAYING THE HOSPITAL SAY ITS THE SAME MED in a different box NOT ME They say it because they carnt afford LEXAPRO so they tell there patients a lie saying there the near same med. I GET THE REAL LEXAPRO FROM MY GP .( NOW DO YOU GET IT.) if you would have read my first post it would have saved all this

There is a case for having a version that is less potent. The thing with side effects is two people might have the same effect but it doesn't bother one as much as the other. I am incredibly sensitive when it comes to dosage but tend to put up with some discomfort more than most especially if a. it costs significantly more and b. which drug works is nearly a crapshoot. The biggest deal breaker is going to be the potency however.

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[Lauliza]

Originally Posted by amee200

They are not the same med - Lexapro is a stronger version of Celexa (citaprolam). Both are available though as some people do well with Lexapro and others do well on Celexa. I've taken both and didn't particularly care for either. At least for me, Lexapro is the most potent ssri (except Zoloft which I didn't tolerate well) and takes effect faster. Celexa did absolutely nothing for me.

This is my post you were responding to sewerrats. This was not a response to anything you wrote. I was responding to the OP who asked if Celexa and lexapro were the same med. Your response to this stated that you were confused and I didn't get why. I wasn't debating anything you said I was simply stating my experience.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by amee200

This is my post you were responding to sewerrats. This was not a response to anything you wrote. I was responding to the OP who asked if Celexa and lexapro were the same med. Your response to this stated that you were confused and I didn't get why. I wasn't debating anything you said I was simply stating my experience.

I surrender

[Lauliza]

Originally Posted by Michanne

There is a case for having a version that is less potent. The thing with side effects is two people might have the same effect but it doesn't bother one as much as the other. I am incredibly sensitive when it comes to dosage but tend to put up with some discomfort more than most especially if a. it costs significantly more and b. which drug works is nearly a crapshoot. The biggest deal breaker is going to be the potency however.

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I agree. I know 2 people who swear by Lexapro. I also have a friend who hates it and prefers Celexa. Then there's me who doesn't like either one. It definitely depends on the symptoms your targeting I guess. I still think it's interesting how people respond so differently to these meds and there isn't a way to predict it. It is really a crapshoot.

[Sublimed4]

Originally Posted by Ragamuffin77

Interesting.... Here in au, both drugs cost the same. I couldn't handle lexapro due to the severe nausea but it sounds like I can expect the same on celexa. Hopefully not!

Ive been on Lexapro for a week and I feel a little better for only being on it for a week. I am dealing with bouts of nausea here and there but its nothing i cant handle and hopefully it will eventually get better.

I was on Wellbutrin for 10 weeks after being on Prozac for 15 years and the Wellbutrin did not work for me. I was really emotional and would be very irritable. I would also get choked up and teary eyed when watching movies which ive never experienced.

I hope the Celexa works for you without any major side effects.