Posted by jc12578 on August 31, 2003, at 22:36:34
In reply to stopping Lexapro... doctor wants me to try Zoloft, posted by collegekid on August 31, 2003, at 22:19:21
I wish I could say something about your situation and what caused your condition but I have no advice for that..I do however think you are a really stong person to be able to make it through all of that...as for the getting off of the meds...it's not a wise idea...I am currently working on my Phd and I remember starting college and the pills are a big help...you just have to find the one that works for you...counseling is a definate and it will help a lot...my true advice is if you feel the pill isn't working..talk to your doctor about it...and you can also just stay on a low dose (from personal experience don't let them put you on a bunch of pills...stick to one maybe 2 AT MOST)...if they tell you to increase and you feel that that wouldn't be best for you...tell the doctor...just be firm and stick to your guns...and I wish you the best of luck
> I went to the doctor on Friday and read him my list of side effects (insomnia, loss of appetite, teeth clenching, feeling like a zombie, the shakes). And considering the semester started last Monday for my senior year in college, I really want to get these side effects under control, especially the insomnia. He told me to stop taking the Lexapro, wait two weeks, and then start Zoloft. Anyone have any expeience with this? I'm also thinking of just not taking the medication and continue working with the school counselor. I have a hunch it might be better for me to talk though my problems (molested by the babysitter's husband when I was 8, and drugged and raped by my best friend Matt when I was 16) even though it will probably take longer and emotionally hurt a lot. I'm just really confused- it sometimes feels like being on an anti depressant is worse than just being depressed.
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