Comments on: Generic Lexapro Coming to Stores Near You!

By: HarleyChick

HarleyChick — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:50:31 +0000

My dr. prescribed Paxil way back in 2000. I was told I looked like I was high all the time, and that’s how I felt, too. So they switched me to Celexa, and subsequently gained 35 lbs and was drowsy while taking it. Enter Lexapro in 2006. I absolutely love it – no side effects at all! This drug, although expensive, has made me the fun person I used to be! It keeps the rage in check, and I don’t feel bi-polar symptoms anymore. So for those who wonder if it is worth it, my answer is a resounding YES, YES, YES!!! I pay over $110 per month, and every single cent is worth it. The only thing better will be when the generic is on the US market. Be patient, my fellow patients… rescue is on the way.

By: rene

rene — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:04:56 +0000

I think all the big wigs in goverment are trying to rip us all off by getting kickbacks from the drug companies. No wonder are world is going down the sewer. What happened to the great healthcare the president promised us. What a joke. No wonder we are all so depressed. I say we protest the high prices of these drugs and stop these billionares from taking are last pennies.

By: Anders

Anders — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:36:31 +0000

I have Medicare Part D (the Rx benefit) through AARP’s affiliate, Prescription Solutions. My co-payment for my next refill will be $270 (!) for 90 x 20 mg tabs, a 3-months’ supply.

This is supposedly a government-subsidized prescription benefit for seniors like me (and the disabled). But it’s plainly just another big teat on Big Pharma’s cash cow.

I’d suggest sending that cow to the abattoir, if I weren’t convinced the meat would have to be recalled.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:12:31 +0000

No, citralopram is not the generic for Lexapro. I was researching that drug because my mom is taking it and was previously on Lexapro. I’m concerned some issues she is having may be medication related which is why I was investigating. The generic for Lexapro is called “escitalopram”. No wonder there is confusion in the two names. And as for formulation between the two drugs, folks, be aware that though drugs may have “some” of the same ingredients, if they have extra or are missing others, you are not going to have the same affect. Read up on these drugs before you make any changes no matter what your doctor says.
And as for Tony Dee, there’s nothing wrong with the headline. They never said the drug was going to be OTC. They simply said it was coming to stores, meaning pharmacies, near us. May you all be found happy and in good health this year!

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:52:10 +0000

What is the name of the generic Lexapro ? I can afford the $95 per month but have great resentment in doing so. I am confused weather to use the other approximations or not.

By: Tony Dee

Tony Dee — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:36:02 +0000

If the damn thing is not going to be over the counter then why the OLD misleading headline? The headline should have been altered. And, the original story did not have a date.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:48:33 +0000

it is absolutely worth it. I have tried others with bad results and I know other people that have done the same thing and say Lexapro is without a doubt the best. I lost both parents 6 weeks apart and neither was sick or expected to die. Lexapro makes the difference in whether I can get out of bed in the morning. My aunt also has MS and has had for about 6 years and it works better than anything else she has tried. If you are low income try contacting the manufacturer to see if you qualify for discounted or even free medication. You can ask the pharmacist who the manufacturer is or google it and get their contact information. I have looked for coupons and discounts and have never found any. I am hopeful that the generic works as well as the name brand.

By: lola222

lola222 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:31:50 +0000

I totally know how you feel. I have insurance with my union and mine is 61.00 for a thirty day supply which isn’t too much I guess it has to do with formularies. I did call my insurance and a 90 day supply is 100.00 which is also not bad but I am a bagger and I only make 100.00 a week thats a whole paycheck. I also tried mail order and its not that different. I did find out it is going generic in 2012 in feb hopefully it will be cheaper.

By: rosarita

rosarita — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:02:12 +0000

me too

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:45:23 +0000

My insurance company told me TODAY, that citalopram WAS the generic for Lexapro. My insurance is with AARP. Mine was going to be $95 for a 30 day supply so I left it at the store and called insurance company and that is what I was told. So is citalopram the generic for Lexapro or not????? Aren’t generics supposed to be the same??

By: ah

ah — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:15:46 +0000

Ive been reading about release date for gereric Lexapro . Looks like March ,2012 is target
Date .. Stay tuned

Patent ends March 14,2012 .. This will help save us money! I personally love this medication.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:05:25 +0000

I have taken Lexapro in the past. This time my doctor put me on Citalopran 20mg. She said this has the same ingredients as lexapro but also has some other ingredients. It is not exactly a generic for lexapro but contains the same main ingredients. It has worked fine for me & it is on the $4 list at Kroger pharmacy. I used to pay $80 for a 3 month supply. Ask your doctor about this.

By: When in 2012?

When in 2012? — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:10:46 +0000

So, if the FDA says 2012 is when a generic for Lexapro will be possible – and it is now 2012, what exact date will the generic come out on the market in pharmacies? My mother, age 80, (so with Medicare insurance) had to pay $341 for it since this year the coverage is not as good as it was last year due to government changes. I will ask her doctor now about Citalopram and hope he can change her over to that since it is only about $10 for a 90-day supply most large pharmacies like Wal-Mart, etc. There is no way she can keep paying that amount for Lexapro and a similar generic is better than her not taking anything because she can’t afford to get it.
Keep us posted on the release date for the generic form of Lexapro.

By: shannonlcorum

shannonlcorum — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:59:07 +0000

You might ask your doctor about Zoloft. It has a few more side effects than Lexapro (nothing that shouldn’t be tolerable and most go away after a short while), but it is generic and costs a lot less.

By: Lexapro Vs. Citalpram

Lexapro Vs. Citalpram — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:34:35 +0000

Citalopram has less of a control of anxiety. It did not work for me. It has one molecular structure that is the reverse of Lexapro. There are many doctors that believe it has the same results. Not true. To bad the FDA gave Forest Labs an patent extension of 14 months do to patent infringments. The FDA should have sent FL to civil court for monies rather than make us wait for the generic. Word has it Forest has another varition that is even better, it costs more, and has also combined Lexapro with other medications for improved results.