i don't think they're marketing lexapro as a "whole new drug,"
Sure they are. What's the point of giving it a new name and getting a new patent? That was the whole reason for doing so. New patent, more money.
requires a lower dosage, and therefore had less incidence of side effects. *shrug*
It requires a lower dose because half the filler has been removed. It's like drinking 8oz of juice in 8oz of water, or just drinking the 8oz of juice. Same amount of juice, sugar, calories - same effect on the body. That's not going to give you less side-effects.
I just thought I'd bring it up since your insurance doesn't cover Lexapro. They are likely to cover Celexa.
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Date: 2003-11-04 08:58 pm (UTC)From:Sure they are. What's the point of giving it a new name and getting a new patent? That was the whole reason for doing so. New patent, more money.
requires a lower dosage, and therefore had less incidence of side effects. *shrug*
It requires a lower dose because half the filler has been removed. It's like drinking 8oz of juice in 8oz of water, or just drinking the 8oz of juice. Same amount of juice, sugar, calories - same effect on the body. That's not going to give you less side-effects.
I just thought I'd bring it up since your insurance doesn't cover Lexapro. They are likely to cover Celexa.