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Comparing Celexa vs Lexapro

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Celexa is an effective antidepressant but it may cause more side effects than other SSRIs, such as escitalopram. 20 mg/day is the maximum recommended dosage for seniors older than 60 years, people... View more

Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, nausea, insomnia, and diaphoresis.

See the full Celexa side effects document.

Common side effects include: diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, and delayed ejaculation.

See the full Lexapro side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $2.60 - $7.44
Cost* $77.93 - $223.13

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $5.55
Cost* $55.51

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

35 hours

32 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (10)

FDA Alerts (7)

Drug Interactions

A total of 663 drugs are known to interact with Celexa:

  • 265 major drug interactions (939 brand and generic names)
  • 352 moderate drug interactions (1597 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (145 brand and generic names)

A total of 644 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro:

  • 246 major drug interactions (878 brand and generic names)
  • 355 moderate drug interactions (1607 brand and generic names)
  • 43 minor drug interactions (143 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of citalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 17, 1998

August 14, 2002

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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