Annoying as these two were, I coped with them. The withdrawal from Lexapro was one of the worst experiences I've ever had in my entire life. I had been taking Lexapro (very low dose) to help with anxiety but weaned off of it when we decided to get pregnant. This article will help you understand how the process of switching medication works, and why it varies from . It does work for my depression so I don't want to stop, I was on Lexapro for years but it eventually stopped working. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:04 PM. Even though I'm feeling a little better than I was. I just quit Lexapro (20 mg) cold-turkey when I switched to Zoloft (50 mg) and didn't have any problems. I'm considering switching my Zoloft to lexapro due to the non stop drowsiness I have thru the day and I can't take my meds at night cuz of insomnia and I don't know what else to do. It is OK to start Lexapro at 10mg, which can be increased later. Back last winter I struggled tremendously with intrusive thoughts- (for those of you who have OCD you know what I mean) -It was Hell on earth. Any side effects I. Lexapro or Zoloft while nursing. Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Sometimes a doctor will prescribe something like Klonopin (which is basically a longer-lasting benzo like Ativan or Xanax) to take along with the SSRI for the first 2-3 weeks to help keep those temporary negative side effects at bay, then wean the patient off of them about the time the SSRI benefits kick in. I am new to this forum and i would like to ask a question about switching from zoloft to lexapro. Aa. Tried zoloft 50mg & 25 mg, lexapro 2.5mg & 5mg. I am on Zoloft for anxiety and it has been a lifesaver. My doctor recently moved me to 75mg about two weeks ago. The others I taper unless they are on the smallest commercially available dose (zoloft 25, celexa 10, lexapro 5, and so forth). #1. She started me on a cross taper where I took a low dose (10) of Lexapro and 25mg of Zoloft. Lexapro is in the same family as Zoloft, it is an SSRI the Prestiq is an SNRI. If switching to fluvoxamine, start at a dose of 50 mg/day after a 14-day washout. I would be interested in success stories if someone here switched to Venlafaxin from . Here is our data on each: Lexapro is rated a P3-unknown risk to fetus cannot be ruled out. If the Lexapro works for you I do not think it would be necessary to switch. hello, 123273 --i am so sorry i didn't see your post until now, and i hope you are still following this thread. A direct switch is done by: Stop the SSRI you are currently taking (Zoloft in your case). Gradual antidepressant withdrawal reduces the risk of complications. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is an SNRI antidepressant drug prescribed for depression, anxiety, and pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia I'm starting my 8th week on Lexapro (3 weeks at 10mg, and the past 4 weeks at 15mg). Also, Lexapro had a lot side effects I didn't like. Instead of a taper, I was instructed by a psychiatrist to switch from lexapro to Prozac (bc of its longer half life) for 3 days before stopping the medication completely. if you have been taking the higher dosage for a while . I'm not scared of typical side effects people talk here, but serious ones listed on the drug factsheet like bleeding, heart arrhythmia . Zoloft is prescribed to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and several other mental health conditions. I feel like total sh*t! Is it my imagination or am I already feeling the effects of less Lexapro?? My older teen made this switch when prozac stopped working. save. Hi, I'm only on my fourth day of switching from Lexapro to Zoloft (decreasing Lexapro slowly, starting with small doses of Zoloft) and I feel so low all of a sudden. t. thecromercrew. Switching from Lexapro to Zoloft. 03/02/2012 09:49. share. I was extremely agitated and racing, crazy thoughts. The direct switch approach can be employed if the first agent was used for a short period (< 1 week) or when switching between some SSRIs, SNRIs, and TCAs (for more details, see Table 3). But I feel like cr*p and I don't know what I'm gonna do. Dual tapering. I'm switching from Lexapro to Zoloft. Start the new SSRI at a low dose (typically Prozac 20 mg every other day or every day). This is a drug that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. If you substitute lexapro for zoloft by decreasing one while increasing dose of the other, you should not suffer any side effects of withdrawal, and if you do, you simply go back to the last dose level and stay there for a few more days. 2. The twitching and dizziness have been ongoing for the past 8 months now - I noticed that going back on my normal dose of 60 mg a couple of . From the literature on Lexapro discontinuation: "Anxiety: Most people will experience anxiety to a significant degree when stopping Lexapro. None: There should be no side effects caused by the switch per se. Subject: Switching from zoloft to wellbutrin. After 1-year anxiety returned and I increased to 20MG. If only on 10mg of Prozac , 5mg of Lexapro may be better, 10mg is at the very least 20mg of Prozac. Good Luck and God bless. Posted by chris87 on April 1, 2009, at 13:04:36. But the anxiety and desire for sugar or carbs is making Trintellix a problem. I also have nerve impingment in my cervical spine and spondolothesis in my lower spine. 4. I forgot to mention I was diagnosed with panic disorder. I have been experiencing severe side effects with lexapro and the doc recommended I tried effexor xr. Report as Inappropriate. Hi i'm 19, and for the past 6 months I've been on Zoloft to help treat Generalized Anxiety disorder and OCD. Pharma company claims it doesn't cause weight gain I am calling bs. Lexapro is available in tablet form in strengths of 5 milligrams (mg), 10 mg, and 20 mg. It's also available in liquid form at 1 mg per milliliter (ml). With Zoloft, which as I said is a way more potent SSRI, you're going to get a lot more serotonin reuptake inhibition per mg out of it than say Luvox. Yesterday and today I've felt super anxious and have had lots of stomach aches, nausea, fatigue. I think I took the Zoloft for 3 years up until 7 or 8 years . I had the same reaction to Lexapro/Celexa -- extremely tired and lethargic. How did switching from Zoloft to Lexapro go? It appears as if some Everyone I know that has taken lexapro had pretty much the same complaint, weight gain with no change in diet. After taking 25MG of Pristiq for a month, my anxiety was . Thx ! If anything you might have a few days of discomfort but It probably won't be severe. Im currently on 100mg of sertraline but i have really bad dry mouth (so much so its very sore and painful). Is there anybody who has switched from exapro to effexor xr. Unfortunately, Lexapro hasn't done anything for my OCD or anxiety, and it also makes me incredibly tired. About 4.5 months ago, I went off of Lexapro 10mg after 2 years on (was previously on for another 2.5 years prior to that as well, then off for 6 mths before I restarted). So I am waiting for the pharmacy to fill it.Anyone have any experience switching from one to the other? SSRI (other than fluoxetine) to duloxetine Start duloxetine at 60 mg once daily and stop SSRI or taper SSRI over two weeks. My dr has prescribed me Lexapro to try but im scared of switching? It is best to switch to an equivalent dose when possible. I mean I will take it anyway, but I would also like to know what did you experience and what the switch was like. If you have been taking it for an extended period . Posted by KarenRB53 on December 21, 2008, at 21:05:48. Switching from Lexapro to Zoloft. I am currently in the process of switching from Lexapro to another AD medication. The answer is it's probably a little of both especially if you stopped the Lexapro rather abruptly. I was on 200mg of Zoloft per day & he prescribed me 40mg of prozac. Stick out Lexapro a little longer, 2 weeks on a higher dose isn't enough - 0.0% - 0 votes Wait to speak to the new DR so I have someone to turn to during my switch - 100.0% - 1 votes Start taking Zoloft on Sunday and quit acting like a baby - 0.0% - 0 votes Tried to come off it because the side effects were just too difficult for me -- abnormal weight gain, jaw pain, too much of a blah feeling, and no secual drive or sensation. I was weaned off in this way: Immediately decreased Lexapro to 10MG or 3-4 days. I guess what I'm trying to say is I understand what you're going through. I may need to switch to Zoloft, which served me very well a few years ago. I started off with great results but the effects have slowly gotten worse and worse and now I am worse then when I began. Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used for treating depression, and anxiety disorders. They last for about 20 minutes and really scare me. I have been on zoloft for some depression and anxiety for about 8 months. DR upped my dosage to 20mg and I am at the 2 week mark. sewerrats has no updates. level 2. Oct 23, 2018. Does anyone have experience going back to a previous SSRI? I started Lexapro about 2.5 years ago. So my doctor is making the switch to lexapro because she said it could be a little more sedating and can help with my sleep. I think it's possible to lose. Then he has me reduce the Paxil on the second week to 10 mg., while on Lexapro still on 1/2 tab, (5 mg.) Already on the third week, I stop Paxil all together and go to full Lexapro 10 mg. Unfortunately, Lexapro hasn't done anything for my OCD or anxiety, and it also makes me incredibly tired. On my next visit she decided to switch me over to Zoloft. People switch back and forth between these two, and similar medications, so its worth a try, and that's the . It has helped my anxiety but the no motivation every day is getting old. Same thing when I went from Zoloft to Effexor (an SSRI, technically). in your case, you might see a flare of the anxiety/OCD during the titration process.) I looked at a chart today and it said that both Zoloft and Paxil had little to no side effects and little to no weight gain. I started with 10MG. So, it's been 2 days and I haven't taken any Zoloft (and don't feel the normal side effects when i missed a dose in the past - like fuzzy head, i call it sandbox head). I feel awful. I also take xanax .50 mg every four hours. Taper & switch after a washout: gradually withdraw the first antidepressant, then start the new antidepressant after a washout period. Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic drug used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat mental disorders like depression and schizophrenia. my dr put me on zoloft 25mg last week for depression and anxiety. 1 comment. First 5 weeks I was taking 10mg with little improvement. If were taking a high dose of the Zoloft (>100 mg), it may be prudent to taper to a lower dose before starting the new agent to avoid increasing your risk of serotonin . Has anyone else had anything like this?. I'm currently switching from Cipralex (Lexapro) to Zoloft (sertraline) using the cross taper method. I know how you feel. You should keep in close contact with your doctor whilst you are switching medications and follow your instructions. If the washout period is not long enough (defined by half-life of the drug), introducing a new antidepressant can cause drug . 2 years ago I started Lexapro for anxiety. Garry Making the switch from Zoloft. And I started taking the Prozac in its place. Ive been on it for 22 weeks, pure suffering, still feeling sick and anxious, still brain fog, headaches, derealisation, and the list goes on.. Zoloft is also approved for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). I am taking 30 mg of Lexapro now and do not think it is doing enough for me. I take 125 mg a day. Had to take the day off of work today it got so bad. Re: Switch from Prozac to Lexapro without any interval inbetween, thoughts?? I'm on Wellbutrin (300 mgs), zoloft, zyprexa, depakote, topamax, and geodon and I lost 8 lbs the first week. Message. I made that switch. 4y. Since each person has different sensitivities, you may experience a side effect on zoloft you did not experience on lexapro, (escitalopram) where someone else experiences side effects on Lexapro (escitalopram) but not on zoloft.Usually side effects to these drugs are mild and transitory. Posted 3 years ago, 7 users are following. Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro. Typically used when switching from an SSRI to Wellbutrin (bupropion), Remeron (mirtazapine), or a tricyclic antidepressant. No weight gain on either. Cross-taper for a week or so (partial Zoloft dose with partial Lex dose) and you'll be fine. Switching from Lexapro to Zoloft. That's likely being over cautious but I'd rather mildly inconvenience 20 patients than have 1 suffer that discontinuation syndrome. She said just start taking the Lexapro tonight instead of the zoloft. On lexapro is still feel anxiety but I'm not a zombie. So far, things have been rough. Zoloft worked well for me, maybe too well. I took it for 7 days and I couldnt do it anymore. In reply to Re: Switching from Lexapro to Zoloft, posted by bleauberry on December 21, 2008, at 17:27:13 > I do not like the idea of doing an abrupt switch with a history of being on a med for several years. john20740. A. 3. 3 days in and I had a massive panic attack, worse than ever. Two symptoms persisted the whole time I was on Lexapro. Switching medication, zoloft to lexapro: pattyj99: Anxiety: 4: 01-04-2007 07:11 PM: How long should I be off Zoloft before getting pregnant? Because, among people who switch or stop taking an SSRI, "it's . And certain antidepressants might cause more unwanted side effects than others. I plan to get back on it (or something else) after baby is born. My doctor gave me no instruction on how to switch this time. I've had that reaction to all the serotonin-affecting meds I've ever tried (Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Lexapro/Celexa). However, he has me starting Lexapro at the first time, taking a 1/2 tablet on the same day as the 30mg. Zoloft helped tremendously with anxiety and depression but apparently my insomnia never went away. I used to take Zoloft (200mgs a day) many years ago, but I had to switch meds because it lost it's effectivness for me too. Of course both zoloft and zyprexa have been greatly reduced recently. I will talk to my doctor tomorrow about which to switch to, but have some questions about it. (sorry bout that). I feel 100% better. I guess I'll be over on the Lexapro board.Doctor switched me from 50mg of Sertraline to 10mg of Lexapro. Less sexual side effects with Zoloft as well, but still some. Does anyone have experience doing this? Hi everyone. 06-17-2016 02:36 PM. Re: Switching from Lexapro to Zoloft. It went fine. Cross-tapering: taper the first antidepressant (usually over 1-2 week or longer), and build up the dose of the new antidepressant simultaneously. B. BabyRazz17. Try not to panic about the switch. A. I was prescribed it for severe depression/anxiety that hit me suddenly in Sept. I laugh more and snap less, as well. Starting a new antidepressant can be scary. Paxil. Never any side effects for me with lexapro, but zoloft was really tough--really bad upset stomach during starting up and whenever I forgot for a few days and just a dull stomachache every time i took it. However, Paxil is the SSRI that tends to have the worst withdrawal symptoms, so there's something to be said for doing a cross-taper. Your doctor is being cautious by alternating drugs. Wasted 9 weeks on Lexapro, nearly killed me, it was living hell, switched to Sertraline but not much better. With Lexapro I had extreme lethargy, weight gain that was irreversible (basically it ruined my metabolism), inability to form relationships or feelings for new boyfriends or friends, basic I-don't-care-about-anything-at-all attitude, and a complete lack of creativity (without Lexapro I write stories and poems all the time, on it, nothing at all . Hello I am 40 m (and work on roofs) I was on zoloft for 15 years then a new doc switched to cymbalta like 4 months ago it hasn't worked well and I have more anxiety on it so a new doc wants to bring me back to zoloft we went from 60 to 40 for two weeks then 30 for two weeks then 20 for one week and started 60mg of zoloft today is my second day on zoloft alone and I don't feel good I ha every . I have getting horrible panic attacks for th past few months. Anonymous. Posted 2 years ago, 6 users are following. Forums > Depression/Mental Health > switching from Zoloft to Lexapro. I was very stable but not very emotional at all so I made the switch. Learn side effects, dosage, and pregnancy safety information. Jaihoag. I feel ALOT better than I did, but im not 100%. I was put on Zoloft and Klonopin, which at first really . Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro! 0 likes, 6 replies And I became extremely paranoid, my mind was racing to the point I was insane. I started low, upped it little by little, etc. ams2, The data on each is very similar. I've been attending therapy for the past 5-6 months now for anxiety. Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro. Glad to find someone else asked this same thing. Switching strategies. Lexapro helped more with my anxiety/rumination, while Zoloft did more for my depression. I've read the research that Zoloft seems to be the safer drug to take while nursing but . I'd rather be anxious and happy, so Zoloft was a great switch for me. Switching From Cymbalta To Ssri - posted in Weaning Off Cymbalta: Ive been on Cymbalta for almost 10 years and I was tapering last year. I never had much trouble adjusting to the med other than some nausea and jitteriness, however my husband started Zoloft a year ago and went through terrible side effects.nausea, headaches, insomnia. The aim of treatment is to reduce Lexapro slowly so as to not precipitate withdrawal symptoms and to introduce Pristiq slowly so as to not risk serotonin syndrone. Then on day 5, I took 25MG of Pristiq, then the next 10MG of Lexapro. And it's something that the 12 percent of Americans (more women than men), who take antidepressants need to be more aware of. As of tomorrow I'm slowly weaning off Zoloft and starting lexapro. Posted by chris87 on April 1, 2009, at 13:04:36. It made me very sick. Follow. Stick out Lexapro a little longer, 2 weeks on a higher dose isn't enough - 0.0% - 0 votes Wait to speak to the new DR so I have someone to turn to during my switch - 100.0% - 1 votes Start taking Zoloft on Sunday and quit acting like a baby - 0.0% - 0 votes Switching antidepressants involves drug cessation, which may cause withdrawal symptoms and relapse or exacerbation of the psychiatric illness. She said Zoloft was the medication that was safe to take for anxiety while breastfeeding. Hello! Right now, I am on 20 mg of Lexapro, and my doctor has decided to switch me onto Zoloft 100 mg right away with no weaning off lexapro. These were sexual side effects and sweating. I am to see him in one month from now. My pdoc just switch me the other way. . Close switching from Zoloft to Lexapro Jimmy1965. Wellbutrin made me very happy with myself and content - something I didn't quite attain with the zoloft alone. A. Our DC is on Lexapro and while things seem to improve initially with each increase, things seem to ramp up about 6 weeks later.