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Re: celexa vs. prozac-are they the same drug? » boyzmom

Posted by IsoM on January 4, 2002, at 1:50:28

In reply to celexa vs. prozac-are they the same drug?, posted by boyzmom on January 3, 2002, at 20:21:40

Celexa is the brand name for citalopram. Prozac is the brand name for fluoxetine. Yes, they're both SSRIs but can radiacally different effects on people.

Prozac made me very queasy & nauseous for the 6 weeks I stuck to it but didn't improve my depression one bit. Celexa has done a lot for me & I've noticed NO side-effects whatsoever on it.

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> Hi, I'm new here, but have been reading for a while now.
> Everyone seems so helpful, so I wondered if I could ask
> a question. I've been on a few meds, including prozac
> and wellbutrin. I was thinking of trying celexa, and my
> main concern is weight gain, as I've gained on the other
> meds, even wellbutrin.
>
> From what I've read on the internet and other places,
> celexa has little chance of weight gain or side effects
> in general. The GP dr. pooh-poohs the internet and says that
> the ONLY reason that people gain weight is that they eat
> more once they feel better. Gee, my appetite couldn't be
> better, I wish I would lose some of it. I know that my
> appetite had not changed, probably was less, but still
> the weight came on.
>
> So, the main point is that the GP says that celexa and
> prozac are basically the same drug and that I won't be
> happy. I know they're both SSRI's, but are they really
> the same?
>
> Any support/feedback is welcomed.
> Thanks - boyzmom


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