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Citalopram to lexapro

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Potatoghost
Potatoghost

Hey everyone x so I was on citalopram for 5 years with amazing sucess at 20mg. Then it pooped out so switched to sertraline which was horrible for me. Now back on 40mg of citalopram and feel horrific

Anxiety

Depression

Brain fog

Muscle aches

Fatigue

Headaches

Shaking

Palpitations

I was wondering of anyone had sucess on citalopram in the past but had to move to lexapro and it worked for them as I'm feeling desperate. Really worried about making a switch and making things so much worse.

Thank you ❤

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  • albert_99155
    albert_99155 Potatoghost

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    Not sure if this is any consolation but I was on Lexapro for quite some time. I tried other medications and none of them worked except for the Lexapro. My doctor said that Celexa what is the closest thing to Lexapro. I never tried it, but he wanted me to switch to it for some reason. I never did I kept with the Lexapro, but I always thought of trying the Celexa.

    • Potatoghost
      Potatoghost albert_99155

      Posted

      thanks for replying x I've just got off the phone to the doctor and looks like I'll be swapping next week after crippling depression coming back again and again. absaloutly terrified about swapping again. how many other ones did you try first before trying lexapro?

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