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Posted 8/18/2016 4:49 AM (GMT 0)
Ive been on lexapro for about 5 months now, last two months at the max dose of 20mg.
Since I started I have been a lot better, not too many panic attacks and anxiety had decreased significantly but I still dont feel right. I still struggle with anxiety and the lexapro kinda makes me feel half alseep all the time, yet i cant sleep, I dont know its weird. I still dont feel myself on a regular basis. I have as many good days as I have bad days, so kind of half and half, but my goal is to have all good days! haha

Anyway I called my doc and he wants me to try either celexa or zoloft. I was on celexa a few years ago and my anxiety was diminished, but when i tried it again this time around it didnt do anything (thats when he put me on lexapro). Not sure what I should do.

I know everyone is different but reading about positive experiences would make me feel a little better I guess.
Not sure if I should waste my time trying celexa again or just go straight for the zoloft.

What you guys think?

thanks,

JR
Posted 8/18/2016 5:05 AM (GMT 0)
me thinks ask again. 20mg is the standardised limit only. you may actually fair better with an increase. I do 30mg. Zoloft, more for depression per se. celexa I am not sure of. Lexapro is target specific for depression and anxiety. all meds do poop, and sometimes going back to one is a good process, I have done Effexor a few times at the highest dose, the med merry go round goes round and round.

3 tips. coping skills. mindfulness is good. therapy and not isolating. keep strong. just a little turt5le passin' on by........
Posted 8/18/2016 10:11 AM (GMT 0)
I'm on 30mg too. I've seen some people on here that are taking 40mg, although that is unusual.
Can't hurt to ask the doc, especially since it's helping. Plenty of successful zoloft users here, too.
Posted 8/18/2016 3:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hello JR and welcome!

Good advice above! I echo HT's advice regarding the use of coping skills/therapy to round out your management program if you are not doing so already. (see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material)

...and yes, working with your doctor to find your best Rx match is also a worthwhile goal. Have you considered a GeneSight test to determine your best possibilities?

Also, do you see a GP or a P-doc for your prescription? The latter, a psychiatrist will have the best knowledge of psychotropics. ..so if a referral is possible...I would ask about a consult with a P-doc...

Wishing you the best in finding your best plan...keep us posted, so we can keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 8/19/2016 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
zoloft worked wonders for me till it pooped
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