I'm looking for a mild anti depressant but lexapro is expensive. Are there any drugs that work the same with few side effects?
2007-01-09 05:40:56 · 4 answers · asked by bbopper 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, Celexa. Celexa's molecular structure is one molecule different than Lexapro, so it effects you almost identically. Celexa is quite a bit less expensive than Lexapro.
Good luck finding a medication that fits your needs and your budget!!!! Not always an easy task, but well worth the effort!
PS. Celexa IS Citalopram. Just like Tylenol is a name brand form of acetaminophen!!!! Celexa is the name brand, Citalopram is the Generic!!!!
2007-01-09 06:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of different anti-depressants out there. Some have been around long enough that they now have generic equivalents as the patents expired, which would be cheaper. I think lexapro is recent enough, however that the patent for it hasn't expired yet so there wouldn't be a generic equivalent.
You should talk to your doctor to see what the best choice for you is. People respond differently to different types of medicine, what works for one person may not work so well for another. Sometimes it takes a combination of medicines. A lot of times, it's trial and error to find what works best for a person as far as medicines go. Maybe lexapro is the best for you, and maybe something else is, but you should really ask your doctor about it so that he or she can work with you to figure out the best medicine or medicines for your situation.
2007-01-09 05:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by some_guy_times_50 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you'll take lexapro as a social gathering drug you may besides basically take some m&m's with a pitcher of water. it will do an identical ingredient. Lexapro is the weakest drugs ever. And who the hell takes anti-depressants as a social gathering drug. What are you 15 years previous and dealing with your moms pill drawer searching for some quick money
2016-12-28 13:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im agreein with the nurse. I was on lexapro for a while and recently switched to its generic cousin, citalopram.
2007-01-09 07:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Joe S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celexa or Citalopram
2007-01-09 05:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by sashali 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋