Lexapro vs zoloft depression

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Avatar f tn I saw a psychiatrist, though, and she said that I was on much too low of a dose of Zoloft to be equivalent to Lexapro. If I remember correctly, you were also on 50 mg of Zoloft, correct? It took me about six to eight weeks on the Lexapro to feel better, but once I did, it was FANTASTIC! I'm not having a lot of luck with Zoloft, at least not yet, though my dosage was too low for several weeks.
Avatar f tn Depends on your md but zoloft and wellbutrin( no clue how to spell that) are frequently prescribed to pregnant women. Also depends on how severe the depression is a risks vs benefits thing. As far as anxiety not really sometimes anti depressants help. My md said take benadryl, it doesn't make you less anxious but makes you sleepy...
Avatar m tn Later, I moved and changed doctor and my new doctor prescribed Lexapro. She said that it is a better drug than Zoloft and that I would experience less side effects. With Zoloft, I had gained much weight and was continuously having extreme fatigue. When I began seriously TTC-ing, I did research about Lexapro and found out that it is relatively safe.
Avatar m tn My doctor switched me from 30 mg of lexapro to 150 mg zoloft a week ago because the lexapro wasn't working. I had my first anxiety attack about 6 weeks ago. Subsequently, I dropped into deep depression and continued having anxiety almost daily. Several years ago zoloft worked very well for me for depression. I never had anxiety before. I know they are both SSRIs, but are different chemicals. My concern is that I will have to suffer for another 6-8 weeks before the zoloft kicks in.
11025355 tn?1416995557 Some report that Zoloft caused more intense start up side effects, some report the same with Lexapro, but not with the Zoloft, etc etc (and that applies to all of the meds) It should take about 2 weeks (give or take) for those initial side effects to start improving. It will then take 4-6 (sometimes 8+) weeks before one can fairly assess the effectiveness of a medication. I would recommend sticking with the Lexapro for at least 8 weeks before making any changes.
Avatar f tn Started taking Zoloft like 2 weeks ago. Isn't really helping my depression so the doctor is going to switch me to Lexapro. Anyway, today, I have noticed a lot of physical symptoms: I CANNOT concentrate for the life of me, really groggy feeling, feel like I am going to throw up. Since I started taking it, my boyfriend finds me to be impossible to deal with (I turn everything into an argument, I twist everything he says around, etc.).
Avatar f tn Ask a question Avatar universal Very scared to start Lexapro and Valium? scared198698 Currently I am in Zoloft withdrawal after having been forced to stop taking it. I took the zoloft on and off for years. Like all SSRIs it's a very nasty drug that I regret ever starting in the first place. I have had some "unexplained" rashes, swelling, rectal bleeding (zoloft induced) and have to stop taking it again.
Avatar f tn m wondering if anybody has had experience in taking Cymbalta for anxiety and depression. I took Lexapro for several years and it stopped working, so I tried Zoloft this summer, which didn't help my anxiety at all, so now I'm back on the Lexapro and Buspar. I feel better than I did a few months ago in terms of anxiety, but nowhere near as well as I did in the past, and now my depression is horrible.
Avatar n tn I had been on Zoloft 125mg for 8 years and I developed some depression and a hospital Dr stop my zoloft and started 5mg Lexapro for two days then 10mg. I truly feel like I can't stop dizzy panic attack nausea and crying spells. Gave me nothing else.
Avatar f tn I know we're all different. For the past 7 months I've been on Zoloft then switched to Lexapro. I don't know what to try next. I'm suffering and need on something.
1128643 tn?1262483649 Finally, in 2003, I was in a study for treatment resistant depression and Lexapro quite literally saved my life. I was later switched to Celexa for financial reasons. I had no problems transitioning and have taken it for the past six years. Now the issue: I suffer from chronic pain as well, and apparently my pain mgmt doc believes Cymbalta (approved for fibromyalgia) may keep my depression in check while also helping me deal with pain & its own related depression.
Avatar f tn I saw him yesterday and he indicated that this possible change of the Lexapro may have cause break thru anxiety and depression. He has suggested a switch in my medication and wants me to start a samll dose 12mg of Zoloft today for a week to see how my body reacts to it. If all goes well then he would increase the Zoloft and eventually take me of the Lexapro. He has also indicated that I could take the Kolonopin twice daily to help with the anxiety. I am very nervouse of this change.
Avatar n tn My wife is taking generic Zoloft; 50mg. She has no interest in sex. None. I feel like our marriage is going down the toilet. Has any woman here switched from Zoloft to another anti-anxiety medication that has improved their sex life? My wife and I are both 60 and in good health otherwise, but this is really getting to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Avatar f tn I switched to a psychiatrist that has me on a taper/increase schedule with zoloft and lexapro. I had to be 100mg of zoloft before starting the lexapro, then she introduced the 5mg of lexapro, then the next week she dropped the zoloft down 25mg. then the next week dropped it down another 25mg and increase the lexapro to 10mg... etc. i'm doing much much better than the first doctors ridiculous practice but is what you are saying is it shouldn't even be done that way?
1305767 tn?1361192676 My Dr. prescribed me Zoloft, 50 mg. to take when I get mood swings and depression associated with my menstrual cycle. Normally I'm on a daily 10 mg. dose of Lexapro. I am not to take the Lexapro on the days I take the Zoloft. Anyway I took my first Zoloft this morning and feel like I've been speeding since. My heart rate isn't high or anything but I feel like an electrical current is going through me and I feel a bit shaky inside. I feel real fidgety too like I can't sit still.
689327 tn?1240229164 In the past yr I have been on celexa, lexapro , Zoloft and now back on lexapro because the 200 mg of Zoloft was making me shakey. None of these AD's seem to work aty anxiety and depression. The only slight relief I get is from klonopin, which I have been on for a yr also (low dose .25mg 3x's a day. My podcast keeps telling me to be patient because it takes time for these mess to work .
415867 tn?1323365503 Newer antidepressants don’t have the same side effect. While Paxil and Zoloft do cause some weight gain, other SSRIs, like Prozac, Celexa and Lexapro, don’t. For Paxil and Zoloft, the weight gain can add up to five to 40 pounds a year. Some people do experience weight gain with Lexapro or Celexa, but most don’t. In this case, it is not a surprise to have idiosyncratic responses, since the chemical structure of all the SSRIs is so similar.
Avatar f tn I know people on it who are doing very well and I know people who have been on zoloft and switched to lexapro but had to go back to zoloft. I am also going through menopause. My started going to a new dr. and he said he would like me to go on lexapro and told me how to start to wean off of zoloft. The fears are have are, I'm scared lexapro causes high blood pressure, weight gain, and I'm scared its not going to work as well as the zoloft.
Avatar f tn I tried Zoloft when I was a teenager for depression and sleep issues. It did great for the sleep issue. Clonopin I have not taken. But have not heard anything good. I did not like Paxil at all as a female, It killed all want and desire. I personally like Lexapro. It manages both depression and anxiety. Like most other RX's it take 3 to 6 weeks to get fully in your system. Mean while xanax during the 3 to 6 period of time. What I judge a medication on is this: Am I groggy?
Avatar n tn I was weaned off Lexapro and switched to Zoloft about 7 weeks ago. My Zoloft intake was gradually increased to where I am now taking 200 mg for about 3 1/2 weeks now. However, I am feeling the need to drink almost everyday to give me relief from anxiety and still depressive episodes such as crying spells. My first question is- is the alcohol inhibiting the Zoloft from working to its ultimate capabilities?
Avatar n tn I tried Zoloft and now I'm back on Lexapro. Nothing seems to be working.
Avatar f tn Laura, you have every right to be grieving, give yourself that. finding out someone you love has cancer is not easy and it is okay to feel the way you are. try to remember that and don't beat yourself up about it. they say (psychologists) that grieving or mourning in times like this is good for you. im sure that sounds rediculous now, but have you noticed that after a big cry you feel a little bit better?
Avatar f tn Hi, As you probably know already zoloft is a SSRI and often used to treat anxiety or depression . I've tried Zoloft before and it was not bad but I had some side effects and swapped. Personally I think Zoloft and Lexapro tend to be a bit agitating, so they may be more useful for someone who is more depressed than anxious. As to side effects, until you try it you won't know, sometimes you will notice some side effects in the first week.
362387 tn?1207274119 I have depression and generalized anxiety disorder. What are thoughts on Lexapro? I've only taken Zoloft and have been on it for 7 years. Recently diagnosised with thyroid problems and Zoloft plays havoc with those levels. So now I need to switch. Just wanted some opinions? Thanks in advance.