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I recently had to go off of Zoloft because it was giving me bad digestive side effects. I’ve been on only Abilify for almost a week to see if I wouldn’t need to continue combining it with an SSRI like I was with the Zoloft, but my depression is starting to come back bad again so I think it’s time to get back on the wagon. My doctor said if just the Abilify wasn’t enough that we were going to try Lexapro with it. I hope this is the one that finally works without bad side effects, I’m going to start it this weekend.

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Agora1

Good Luck to you mrsmandy. I have been on Lexapro for nearly 5 years and it has

been a wonderful drug for me. I'm not lethargic, fully alert and energetic. I can only

wish the same results for you. xx

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That is encouraging! Thank you, best to you.

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We’re tou kethargic before the lexepro? I feel like my anxiety makes me lethargic

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Hi Chrispal, When I was on benzos for many years, I was always tired, spacy

and just no energy. After weaning off the benzos (that no longer worked anyway)

I was put on Lexapro. It took care of my anxiety w/o the tired feeling. I also became

clearheaded once more being off benzos.

I’m on Lexapro too, great medicine! I was crying everyday and not sleeping well. Now I’m sleeping and not crying except when appropriate

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Marebear129

My son’s psychiatrist switched him from Zoloft to Prozac. So far, no real side effects. Zoloft was horrible.

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Windonmyface

I too developed digestive problems from Zoloft (diarrhea) and have been on Lexapro for awhile now without any outstanding side effects.

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I’m glad to hear that, for you and myself! I’m hoping to see improvements soon.

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