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Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2006, at 15:31:28
Cipralex (same as Lexapro) is now available in a dropper bottle in the UK. 20 drops = 10mg ie. 1 drop = 0.5mg.
You can put the drops in a drink of orange juice, apple juice or water.
I think the drops will be very useful for people who need to taper gradually due to withdrawal symptoms. The dose can be reduced in steps as small as 0.5mg. They ought to make Effexor oral drops.
Cipramil (Celexa) is also available as oral drops in the UK.
Ed
Posted by Glydin on June 4, 2006, at 22:02:08
In reply to Cipralex (Lexapro) oral drops launched in UK, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2006, at 15:31:28
Cool.
Posted by Jakeman on June 5, 2006, at 22:01:24
In reply to Cipralex (Lexapro) oral drops launched in UK, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2006, at 15:31:28
Hi Ed,
Interesting. What is the main advantage of the drops over pills? How does dose response compare? Are the drops quicker acting? Do you have to take them more often?
warm regards, Jake
> Cipralex (same as Lexapro) is now available in a dropper bottle in the UK. 20 drops = 10mg ie. 1 drop = 0.5mg.
>
> You can put the drops in a drink of orange juice, apple juice or water.
>
> I think the drops will be very useful for people who need to taper gradually due to withdrawal symptoms. The dose can be reduced in steps as small as 0.5mg. They ought to make Effexor oral drops.
>
> Cipramil (Celexa) is also available as oral drops in the UK.
>
> Ed
Posted by ed_uk on June 6, 2006, at 16:18:23
In reply to Re: Cipralex (Lexapro) oral drops launched in UK » ed_uk, posted by Jakeman on June 5, 2006, at 22:01:24
Hi Jake
The drops have two advantages and three disadvantages:
Adv
1. Good for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets
2. Good for dose titration/tapering. Could be very useful for people who require a low starting dose to combat side effects. In addition, the drops would make it much easier to do a slow taper if withdrawal symptoms occured.
Disad
1. Bitter taste.
2. Might be less convenient to take......have to count the drops into a drink etc.
3. Will probably end up being more expensive than the tablets.
>How does dose response compare? Are the drops quicker acting? Do you have to take them more often?
No differences there :)
Regards
Ed
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