Cheaper alternative to Lexapro?!
Question: Cheaper alternative to Lexapro.?
I have been on 40 mg's of Lexapro (for anxiety) for a year, and I am so tired of paying $75 for it every month. I know that there is not a generic avaliable, but is there another drug (with a generic) similar that I can talk to my Dr about.? I appreciate any help!Health Question & Answer
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They're right about Citalopram being what they call a racemate of lexapro and its isomer. Lexapro is merely tha half that works in citalopram. Unfortunately, 1 mg lexapro= 2mg citalopram so you'd need 80 mg of citalopram, which may be expensive. also, over here in europe we never go beyond 60 mg of citalopram or 20 mg of lexapro so I think, to be safe, your Dr. should phone up the drug companies to see are there guidelines for changing a patient on high dose lexapro to citalopram.....I'm sure there are :)Health Question & Answer
Lexapro is (S-Citalopram) the pure enantiomer of Citalopram (Celexa). Generally you need 2x-3x more Celexa to match a dose of Lexapro, because of the inactive component. However, Celexa's dirt cheap, and has been generic for quite a while.
Lexapro should be going generic in under a year, barring any spectacular evergreening lawsuits.Health Question & Answer
Lexapro should be going generic in under a year, barring any spectacular evergreening lawsuits.Health Question & Answer
Try Citalopram.
Lexapro is just the mirror image of Citlopram. In chemistry terms they're called "Antomers". Same thing, reversed chemical make up. I think Lexapro was just created to make up for the money lost when the patent for Citalopram wore out.
It cost from $6 - $10/month.Health Question & Answer
Lexapro is just the mirror image of Citlopram. In chemistry terms they're called "Antomers". Same thing, reversed chemical make up. I think Lexapro was just created to make up for the money lost when the patent for Citalopram wore out.
It cost from $6 - $10/month.Health Question & Answer
Celexa (citalopram). $4 at Target. Ask your doc.Health Question & Answer
Why haven't you asked your Dr.? he knows all, also check out on line under the drugs name..Health Question & Answer