Hello everyone! I am taking Celexa now and have went from 20 mg to 10 mg the last few days. I am unsure how long to taper off of my Celexa. I have my Lexapro on hand and I'm not sure how/when to start taking it. Has anyone out there made this switch before? I really need advice please. I have been on Lexapro before and it worked wonders. Lexapro works great with the GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) and that's why I want to start taking it again... Can someone please help!! (:
How do I switch from my Celexa to my Lexapro?
Question posted by Datsgirl on 3 Jan 2015
Last updated on 14 January 2015
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kaismama
3 Jan 2015
I agree with pamee. You want to get the Lexapro in there to start working or you'll have a period of time you aren't having something for your problems. I just did the same thing going off Effexor and I had no problems at all.
Datsgirl
3 Jan 2015
Thank you kaismama. I will try that. I'm just very scared to take the two together. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. (:
waynette
15 Jan 2015
My doctor said switch straight from celexa to lexipro. It's the same medicine without the additive. It's ok.
Inactive
3 Jan 2015
My suggestion would be for you to start the lexapro while at the same time decreasing the celexa. When you decrease the celexa hold for about 2 weeks before doing another decrease..
Datsgirl
3 Jan 2015
Thank you pamee. I was concerned about taking the two together. I didn't want to overdose.
Inactive
3 Jan 2015
You'll be fine, no overdose. Many of us take 2 or more antidepressants with no problem at all, and like kaismama said you want to keep some in you so you don't have any problems.
Inactive
3 Jan 2015
Wishing you the best outcome!
Datsgirl
3 Jan 2015
Thank you so much. You have made me feel so much better about the transition to Lexapro. God Bless and Happy New Year!
Inactive
3 Jan 2015
You're welcome and thank you for the greeting :). May you have a blessed New Year! God bless
waynette
15 Jan 2015
DO NOT TAKE THEM TOGETHER!! It will give you serotonin toxicity. You guys need to check your facts before telling someone something that can hurt them!! You can switch straight over from the celexa to the lexipro.
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