"after taking citalopram for over 12 years i started suffering from sivere anxiety side-effects.  my gp suggested that we try effexor.  after 3 months on effexor, my anxiety was no better and i had one little trip to the er and a short stay in hospital with another failed suicide attempt.



i was in a really bad place, at the end of my wits.  my pharmacist had a chat with me.  he said that seeing as i had responded so well to the citalopram initially, it might be worth trying es-citalopram/lexapro.



i talked to me dr. and he agreed.



things have been a lot better since.  i don&#039;t need any anxiety medication at the moment and most of my other symptoms are a lot more manageable.



it is not a cure, but it makes the symptoms bearable."