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Posted 1/25/2014 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
Im a severe hypocondriact and have anxiety and some depression. I was on lexapro for years but never took it 'religiously' until this past 6 months. The Dr increased my dose in december and after a month i started having more anxiety issues. since tesday I have been taking Zoloft but i can not go through the side effects of it. I was wondering if anyone thought it was smart to maybe stay off pills for a little bit, I have been dependent on lexapro for 4 years. I dont really deal with depression anymore just anxiety and hypochondriact.
Posted 1/25/2014 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
never been suicidal before just kind of sad sometimes and no motivation. even on lexapro
Posted 1/25/2014 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
i stopped lexapro cold turkey the day before i started taking zoloft. i started zoloft three days ago. Does anyone think ill have withdrawals from zoloft?
Posted 1/25/2014 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Dom we can not discuss suicide on this forum if you are having these thoughts call your doctor immeadiately or 911!

Once reason you maynot be dealing with depression anymore is that the lexapro is doing its job. I would not go off of it cold turkey talk to your doc first.

The Zoloft and be changed to another medication easially enough if you call and let them know what the side effects are.

Peace
Trina
Posted 1/25/2014 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry. I am new here! And I've been on zoloft for 3 days and can't stand it. If I stop it today and start back on lower dose of lexapro Monday. Do you think I should be fine
Posted 1/25/2014 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
I would think so, but call you pharamist to be sure. Never want to take chance when you don't have to.

Good luck, hope you feel better soon.
Peace
Trina
Posted 1/25/2014 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
What do you think about not taking any medicine
Posted 1/25/2014 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Most of us need medications. If you aren't taking it correctly, it isn't going to help you. If you decide to go off of it, do have the doctor help you.

If you are feeling good on the medication, that means it is working.

I hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/25/2014 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
I would never go off my medications with out talking to my medical professional first. discussing side effects long and short term. What to exspect and possible PRN medication for rough times.

Peace
Trina
Posted 1/26/2014 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Dominic .....

   You are asking questions only a doctor should answer!

   Three days is never enough time for a med to work!

   You haven't said how many mg of either med!

   Time for the big boy pants to go on!

   Time to take responsibility for yourself!

Peace and wellness

Rob & Gizmo

 

Posted 1/26/2014 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
50 mg of the zoloft, and I know im trying to but its so hard! im just constantly worried about my health even though i know nothing is wrong. Then that leads to depression and Im stuck. I took 20mg yesterday instead of 50 and its been about 24hours since and i feel better than when i was on the zoloft. and i was doing fine with the lexapro just my anxiety was at an all time high. But today I must admit my anxiety is lower than it has been in a while but im pretty depressed. Probably from the sudden stop of lexapro 5 days ago
Posted 1/26/2014 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
doctor, doctor, doctor, you should be having this conversation with your doctor.

Not that we won't listen,, but we are not going to get you anywhere. Your doc can change your meds as needed and advise you correctly.

Peace
Trina
Posted 1/27/2014 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
Dominic ...........

   PLEASE ...... don't flex your meds ... or stop/start them. You may be doing yourself some serious harm by deciding what and when you should be taking whatever!!!!

  

   AND ...... meds can help - but they don't fix everything!

   CONSIDER ...... finding and then going to (on a regular basis) a talk therapist ... most often called a psychologist. It can help tremendously. Where the med can help the physical body ... the therapist can help the mind accept change - and sometimes that's even more important than the meds themselves.

   BUT ..... both will help if you give them both time.

   P.S. - your doctor who prescribed the meds may be a good place to start - to find a psychologist to work with.

Rob & Gizmo

 

Posted 1/27/2014 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
I must echo the others.

It is not good to mix up start/stop play with dosages of prescribed medication AT ANY TIME, unless under a doctor's supervision. These medications are meant to work with your brain chemistry. You are doing yourself and your anxiety no good by making these choices yourself.
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