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Celexa (Citalopram) vs. Lexapro (Escitalopram): Which Is Better?

Celexa (citalopram) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are chemically-analogous medications within the selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) classification that are regularly prescribed for the management of neuropsychiatric disorders.  Chemically, Celexa contains enantiomers S-citalopram and R-citalopram – whereas Lexapro solely contains S-citalopram (hence its chemical name “es-citalopram”). The chemical “citalopram” (Celexa) was originally synthesized in 1972 by scientists at …

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Temazepam vs. Xanax: Comparison

Restoril (Temazepam) and Xanax (Alprazolam) are medications of the benzodiazepine classification that originally received U.S. FDA approval in 1981 as treatments for distinct medical interventions.  Temazepam was approved as a short-term treatment for insomnia (intended to be used for 7 to 10 days) – whereas Alprazolam was approved as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder …

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Etizolam vs. Xanax (Alprazolam): What’s The Difference?

Etizolam and Xanax are interventions that may be utilized for the treatment of acute episodes of anxiety, panic disorder, and/or generalized anxiety disorder.  Although Etizolam has no accepted medical use in the United States where it is federally considered an unregulated “research chemical,” it is regularly utilized in Japan, Italy, and India as a prescription …

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Buspar (Buspirone) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam)

Buspar and Xanax are two anxiolytic medications most frequently administered for the management of anxiety.  Buspar (buspirone) is medically approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of anxiety disorders (short-term and long-term) and acute anxiety – and Xanax (alprazolam) is medically approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic …

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Ativan (Lorazepam) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam): Comparison

Ativan and Xanax are two of the most popular benzodiazepine medications commonly administered for the treatment of anxiety.  Ativan is indicated (FDA approved) for the treatment of anxiety disorders, acute anxiety, and/or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms – and Xanax is indicated (FDA approved) for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. D.J. Richards, …

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Valium (Diazepam) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam) Comparison

Valium and Xanax are two extremely popular benzodiazepine medications prescribed for the treatment of numerous medical conditions, most notably, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.  Occasionally, Xanax and Valium are prescribed on a short-term basis for the management of alcohol withdrawal or opioid detoxification. Of these two benzodiazepines, Valium is the “older” medication that hit …

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