Celexa Not Like Lexapro Ssri

I switched from Lexapro to Celexa on Feb 1, 2012, due to insurance cost. I did NOT react well. The first two weeks, jitters (like caffeine) very slowly increased my insomnia, which after 2 weeks of sleeplessness, led to taking a few extra xanax (which I usually only took about 1/week) just to finally get some sleep. The next day, I passed out (for the first time in my life, and I'm 60), so OD landed me in the ER for 2 nights. The week after, I realized that the insomnia was from the Celexa, when writing bills, my usually-precise handwriting got jittery, and quit it immediately (after 3 weeks). God, this drug was awful for me - thought it would be like Lexapro, but never again. Can't recommend it -- side-effects too severe. Be careful.

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I'm very sorry about what you experienced.

What are you currently taking?

There is a generic available for Lexapro, under the name Escitalopram, so it's the same medication, but is much cheaper.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Escitalopram/­

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