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Is Cipralex Same As Lexapro

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Dr. Ravi Soni MD

Paxil and mirtazapine? Lexapro is the same as Cipralex, Lexapro is the US brand name for escitalopram ... Cipralex + Paxil both are SSRIs isnt there are danger for seretonin syndrome?? I have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ravi Soni ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor MD

I was prescribed a low dose 10mg of lexapro/ cipralex for generalized anxiety(first time On an Ssri ..., probably caused from my anxieties. Worried that the lexapro /cipralex may make sleeping... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhishek Kapoor ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

Hi! I was wondering if you know if lexapro or cipralex can cause muscle twitching ( can be explained as bubble bursting or popcorn popping )? I used cipralex for almost 4 weeks. 5 mg the first five ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.     Imraan Hussain MD

Hi I take 20 mg of cipralex for 2 years can I take lyrica while taking cipralex? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Imraan Hussain ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Nehal Shah MD

Hi I take 20 mg of cipralex for 2 years can I take lyrica while taking cipralex? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nehal Shah ( Psychiatrist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD

I am withdrawing from Cipralex , 10mg. Have been on Lexapro for nearly 15 years and moved to Canada- the doctor here started me on Cipralex. It was 20mg, but, not helping me so I decided to get off of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Harish Naik MD

I am on cipralex here in Canada (I think it s lexapro in the states) and it s been fine. However, for the last week my bowels have become strangely gurgling and my stools are very, very loose. I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harish Naik ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I have a few questions about the SSRI Cipralex 1) Can I drink alcohol while taking Cipralex 2) Can I smoke marijuana while taking Cipralex 3) Is it possible for the side effect of a decreased libido ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Zubayer Alam MD

I was on Cipralex and found it worked very well, but had to switch to Celexa because my drug coverage did not cover the Cipralex. The celexa is not working as well. What can you tell me about the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zubayer Alam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Jose Ignacio Artero Munoz MD

does cipralex increase the risk of breast cancer? Im a28yr old lady,(Ht. 167,wt.57) suffering from depression on cipralex 10mg daily,heared lately about cipralex and breast cancer,,however we dont have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jose Ignacio Artero Munoz ( General & Family Physician)