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What Is The Difference Between Escitalopram And Lexapro?
I tried escitalopram and it made me feel worse. They say it is the same as Lexapro. I believe there is something very different between the two. My 91 yr old mother is on escitalopram. I requested she be changed to the real Lexapro. Please comment! Thxs.
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM!
I have read your question I can see that you are having a problem with the medicine esciatlopram.
The salt esciatlopram is available in many names in the market, one of them is lexapro. You have been informed that both are same, which is right, as lexapro has escitalopram only. Escitalopram is the active ingredient of the drug which your mom has been put on.
I think the problem is related to the company. A good company escitalopram will bring the desired effect, which may not be seen when someone switches to any other brand. Sometimes some companies donot use good quality raw material or may use cheap products and so, the patient has either no effect, or may have some unwanted side effects.
So, look out your brand of escitalopram and shift to lexapro if your patients was good with it and there is no other cause apparent for her problems.
Hope the reply helps
Feel free to ask more questions
Dr. Manisha Gopal
I have read your question I can see that you are having a problem with the medicine esciatlopram.
The salt esciatlopram is available in many names in the market, one of them is lexapro. You have been informed that both are same, which is right, as lexapro has escitalopram only. Escitalopram is the active ingredient of the drug which your mom has been put on.
I think the problem is related to the company. A good company escitalopram will bring the desired effect, which may not be seen when someone switches to any other brand. Sometimes some companies donot use good quality raw material or may use cheap products and so, the patient has either no effect, or may have some unwanted side effects.
So, look out your brand of escitalopram and shift to lexapro if your patients was good with it and there is no other cause apparent for her problems.
Hope the reply helps
Feel free to ask more questions
Dr. Manisha Gopal
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