celexa vs. lexapro: clinical questions

i know that lexapro (escitalopram) is the active isomer of celexa (citalopram) and that lexapro is dosed as being exactly twice as powerful as celexa. i've got a couple questions about their use. 1. are the drugs clinically interchangeable at the appropriate dose? can a patient be switched from 10mg lexapro to 20mg celexa without first titrating down the lexapro and titrating up the celexa? 2. clinically, do you guys notice any difference in side effects? 3. are there any... celexa vs. lexapro: clinical questions
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