Lexapro brand vs Generic

roxy8820

Regular Member

Joined : Aug 2014

Posts : 251

Posted 7/19/2016 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

Hello!

Has anyone tried both the lexapro brand and the generic version?

I've only been on lexapro brand name and never generic. Seems I'll have to start lex again soon so I was just wondering if they really are the same thing.

Thanks!

Rspwed

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Joined : Apr 2016

Posts : 590

Posted 7/19/2016 2:24 PM (GMT 0)

Yes, I've done both.
I started with the brand name 10 years ago and at some point I started generic because of my insurance. I didn't notice a difference at all. I didn't even realize they switched until well after the fact.

I will say that I weaned off for 6 months or so, and re-started again with the generic and haven't gotten results like I did before. I don't think it's really because it's generic, though. I think it's just because my body has changed.

10mg was enough for me when I started 10 years ago and I slowly went down from there. I'm now taking 30mg and feel okay, but still not quite myself.

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 7/20/2016 9:16 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

The doctors will always tell you there is no difference but in my experience there is a big difference and I have always found the brand name the best but saying that we are all different when it comes to meds.

Hibee

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