Is Prozac Better Than Lexapro?
A recent study has found that Cipralex (sold as Lexapro in the United States) works better than Paxil for patients with depression, adding to other studies that found it works better on anxiety as well. Lundbeck, maker of Cipralex, funded the study.
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For depressed patients, sleep still better after stopping Lune...
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