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Can I Switch To Lexapro From Effexor XR?

I have been taking Effexor XR for about a month now. I am at 75mg. I do not feel as anxiety ridden, however my heart is racing and I feel so edgy and am very sleepy about two hours after taking it. I have used Lexapro in the past and do not remember feeling this way. Can I switch to Lexapro without weaning from effexor? Will it make me sick or are they pretty much the same drug? Thx Krystal
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Effexor and Lexapro are pretty much same drug. right now you are at minimum dose of effexor. Dose can be increased upto 300mg per day. with high dose u will definitely get better response. Just discuss all ur problem with ur psychiatrist, he would increase the dose.

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Can I Switch To Lexapro From Effexor XR?

hi thanks for choosing healthcaremagic Effexor and Lexapro are pretty much same drug. right now you are at minimum dose of effexor. Dose can be increased upto 300mg per day. with high dose u will definitely get better response. Just discuss all ur problem with ur psychiatrist, he would increase the dose. Thanks