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Posted by Kristen_03 on October 10, 2003, at 16:49:19
Ok...My dr called in a prescription today for Lexapro 10 mg,but I just really am so scared to stop taking my Zoloft to try the Lexapro.Even though the Zoloft hasnt helped my depression completely ,It has been my safety net for the past 10 yrs..Making this switch really frightens me.Is 10 mgs of Lexapro a high dose to start off on? God I hate this..I will probably be posting a lot this weekend trying to build up my courage..Thanks so very much for all the feedback and support.They both are greatly needed and apreciated.Take care and God bless.
:) Kristen L
Posted by Searchlight on October 10, 2003, at 17:22:07
In reply to Trying to be brave, posted by Kristen_03 on October 10, 2003, at 16:49:19
Kristen 03
I was on Prozac for 10 years, and it really helped. After it finally pooped out on me I went on Paxil - an absolute nightmare from hell for me. Then on to Lexapro which gave me stomach pains (at 5mgs per day) so I had to stop it (although 99% people I know who took Lexapro did NOT have that reaction), then on to Zoloft which helped some and then on to Celexa which is what I am on now. It is the most similar to Prozac and seems to help quite a lot with very little side effects. My point is that each person is different and will react differently to each med. I do understand your concern, and if it is any consulation I have a tendency to be extremely sensitive to a lot of meds which is kind of unusual I think. A lot of folks I know really like Lexapro, do not get sick on it, and find it very helpful, so I hope it works well for you. Remember to give it about 4-6 weeks to work- could even work sooner hopefully. Good luck and let us know!
Searchlight
Posted by galkeepinon on October 10, 2003, at 18:38:09
In reply to Trying to be brave, posted by Kristen_03 on October 10, 2003, at 16:49:19
I was really scared to start Lexapro, because, I, like you, had been on another AD (Effexor) for so long, and I had my doubts about beginning a new AD that I had never tried before (Lexapro).
I have a friend who is on 2.5mg of Lexapro, and some here started on 5mg, and some started on 10mg too, it just depends on what your prescribing doctor wants to do and what you and he/she agree on, dosaging wise. I started on 10mg.
Hang in there, keep posting, who knows...Lexapro may do better for you than Zoloft~hopoing the best for you!
:-)
> Ok...My dr called in a prescription today for Lexapro 10 mg,but I just really am so scared to stop taking my Zoloft to try the Lexapro.Even though the Zoloft hasnt helped my depression completely ,It has been my safety net for the past 10 yrs..Making this switch really frightens me.Is 10 mgs of Lexapro a high dose to start off on? God I hate this..I will probably be posting a lot this weekend trying to build up my courage..Thanks so very much for all the feedback and support.They both are greatly needed and apreciated.Take care and God bless.
>
> :) Kristen L
Posted by Kristen_03 on October 10, 2003, at 22:00:27
In reply to Re: Trying to be brave, posted by Searchlight on October 10, 2003, at 17:22:07
> Kristen 03
> I was on Prozac for 10 years, and it really helped. After it finally pooped out on me I went on Paxil - an absolute nightmare from hell for me. Then on to Lexapro which gave me stomach pains (at 5mgs per day) so I had to stop it (although 99% people I know who took Lexapro did NOT have that reaction), then on to Zoloft which helped some and then on to Celexa which is what I am on now. It is the most similar to Prozac and seems to help quite a lot with very little side effects. My point is that each person is different and will react differently to each med. I do understand your concern, and if it is any consulation I have a tendency to be extremely sensitive to a lot of meds which is kind of unusual I think. A lot of folks I know really like Lexapro, do not get sick on it, and find it very helpful, so I hope it works well for you. Remember to give it about 4-6 weeks to work- could even work sooner hopefully. Good luck and let us know!
> SearchlightThank You searchlight..Still havent talked myself into taking it yet.Really dont understand why I get so frightend about the meds..The Zoloft works ok but the sexual se isnt good on a marriage ya know.Feel like im between a rock and a hard place.Thanks again for taking the time to reply..take care :)
Kristen .L
Posted by WakingDreamer on October 14, 2003, at 21:17:22
In reply to Trying to be brave, posted by Kristen_03 on October 10, 2003, at 16:49:19
i have no idea, but couldnt you check with another doctor if you feel uncomfortable with the change your doctor suggests
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