Posted by pharmrep on July 31, 2002, at 2:48:27
In reply to mirror images: lexapro and focalin and dr.bob, posted by katekite on June 27, 2002, at 17:37:02
Oh Kate...I'm so sorry you have been schtooped by other pharm companies with the patent game. I market Celexa, and will switch to Lexapro when it's out (August is expected) Celexa has 3 years left...and Forest is moving to Lexapro because studies show it is better. But why? Since you know 20 mg of Celexa is 10mg of r-citalopram, and 10mg of s-citalopram. If the r is removed you have Lexapro...what you havent seen (but you will when the studies are out in about 1 month) is that even though Celexa is just as effecacious as other antidepressants. Lexapro is better because the r-citalopram actually inhibits the s-citalopram. So, Lexapro is a purer form, will have fewer side effects, and be faster acting. (and will be less expensive than Celexa) I dont know if it will be a "wonder drug" like you suggest, but throwing out uneducated opinions on a drug not out yet seems pretty harsh...If you feel "controlled" on Celexa,(or any drug)...stay there. If you feel you need change, try Lexapro
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