Posted by KimStereo on November 12, 2008, at 15:01:57
Everytime we try to find a new med to help our anxiety or deprssive states, we find drugs with subtle changes lacking any novelty.
Pefect example.... Celexa turned into Lexapro by removing the R isomer and leaving the S isomer intact.
So what does this do ? Celexa turns generic, Lexapro turns into a new patented drug which is essentially the same, although some might argue differently. Huge deception is made to the public by the drug companies who commit these actions.
Similar events can be seen in the SSRI's , the Antispychotics, etc. etc. etc.
The problem with this is that because it is so easy to patent a new drug that essentially does the same thing as the old, what happens is that new "NOVEL" drugs are not being made and marketed as there is no incentive to do so.
Appreciate any thoughts on this issue of look alike "me too" drugs.
poster:KimStereo
thread:862563
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