If one SSRI doesn't work, what next?

Two VERY important things to remember. ..

1- People's tendency to report on a negative experience is significantly higher than for a positive one. This is human nature. We a re more motivated to react when we are upset, than when we are satisfied.

2- Everyone is going to have a unique reaction to any given Rx...so you must take these reviews...both good and bad...with a grain of salt...and realize your experience will be yours and yours alone!

S.C.

No two peoples experiences on meds can possibly be the same because our dna is all different. Please be patient if possible, I know it's hard when you feel so horrible. Sometime reading all the posts can make you feel good while others will make you want to flush all your meds. We all want quick relief but unless you take a xanax or ativan a quick relief isn't possible with ssri. My MD told me because Klonopin is used for seizures it doesn't carry the stigma as ativan and xanax. I'm on day 24 of Lexapro and it's been a roller coaster of emotions, some days good, some days like today not so good. I can't turn back now, I'll give it it's due time and if it fails we'll explore plan B.

You WILL get through this!!! Praying for you, email me anytime!

Oh and I can't tell you how many people I know have done SO GOOD on zoloft. Like I & others have said, others react differently, but my coworker is on this medicine and she actually just went up to 100mg. It helps her a ton. :) She also said she never had side effects on it, (besides headaches)

it worked wonders for me ...... till it pooped out after 6 years. no side effects at start up for me. stopping was a whole different story

Hi KC. Glad you got through your appointment. S.C. is right when it comes to reviews, people are way more motivated to give a negative review, and Zoloft has done wonders for so many people.
I sure hope you are one of them. Just said a quick prayer for you. Wishing you peace very soon.

Hi!

I documented my entire experience with Zoloft on here and ultimately ended up really liking it! I look back at my old posts and laugh when I find the one titled I. Heart. Zoloft.

I had to discontinue use when I was pregnant but I'm starting back up now! I've had some increased anxiety during start up so I still take my Xanax to take the edge off. That's probably why your doctor is keeping you on a benzo for now. And don't feel bad taking it! A lot of us on here have used them with great success! During my worst period I took .5mg of Xanax 4x daily with great success! I also tapered from that and now I simply take it as needed!

Good luck with the switch!

How are you feeling today KC? Hopefully a little better.

It's not necessary to take escitalpram with food, so that shouldn't be the issue. I'd put it down to just being tired, or a mild change in your blood sugar from not eating much. Or because of the recent change in dosage.
I'm not sure if taking clonazepam without much food would do it or not, I think you would know that better than me.

That's a hard call...

I guess I would consult with the P-doc if you can't decide what to do...explaining your recent turn-around at 30 mg's...see what is advised.

Wouldn't you know? It's frustrating to get a delayed result like this...since it muddies the waters on whether a switch is indeed indicated after all...:/

Sorry this is so confusing!

S.C.

Super20dan...did the zoloft work immediately for you and were you on ssri's previous to taking it? Side effects? Does it ever cause brain fog? I've just gotten to a dosage of Escitalopram where I don't feel foggy but rather, heightened anxiety....seems there are always trade offs...

That's good...I wish I was there and I feel like I was fine previous to these meds; could have handled my panic without meds; now I'm at square one and stuck; thanks for the input.

Hi KC. The 30 is working alright. Not great. I'm managing okay. I have a psychiatrist appointment in a week specifically to talk about my meds. I'm way better than I was 3 months ago, but still not quite myself. I felt really good for awhile, then slipped back some. I have no idea what to expect at the appointment, but I will be asking about the GeneSight testing. Like you, I've been fighting this round for too long. I feel okay though. No complaints.
Remember, I've been on lexapro for the better part of ten years, so it's pretty possible that Its just not as effective as it used to be for me. How long have you been on it,overall?

I sure am happy to hear that you've improved. How long have you been on 30 now? I'd give it 3 weeks at least. If you continue to improve then awesome. If you slip back a little then you can consider switching. It sounds like you're feeling well enough that you can afford to continue on at 30 for a little while and see if that's the answer. I'm pulling for you!