HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

taking two SSRI at the same time

Support Forums
>
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 5/9/2017 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
hello all. had an appointment with my p-doc today and it went well. she wants to taper me off my zoloft as it was doing nothing for me, and start me on lexapro. so starting tomorrow i will take 50 mg zoloft and 5 mg of lexapro. then next week, 25 mg of zoloft and 10 mg of lexapro, and third week, just 10 mg of lexapro. my question is does anyone have experience with taking two anxiety meds at the same time? since my anxiety is all health related, it's sort of has me a little bit scared. would appreciate it if anyone has done two meds at once and can tell me what to expect, if anything!
Posted 5/9/2017 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
MB,

I have not personally done this regimen...but can tell you that it is common practice, and I have read countless posts from others doing similar transitions.

What's more, you can trust your P-doc as an expert in psychotropic medications, so you know you have safe medical guidance from the most knowledgeable source.

I'm sure you will hear from others who have made comparable switches, so keep checking back for responses.

Wishing you the best...keep us updated, and we'll keep you in support. smile

S.C.
Posted 5/9/2017 9:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I have taken two ssri's at the same time during a taper and start up regime and it's the best way to change medications.

I hope the Lexapro works well for you keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 5/9/2017 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. It is not unusual. I have done it as well. Good Luck!
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply