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Zoloft or lexepro

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I’m trying to take a pill here... my dr gave me zoloft but I know people that are only on lexepro so I feel like I will be more comfortable on lexepro.

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Chellybean18

Everyone is different. Some may love lexapro but others do better on Zoloft. I think just try what you have then if you really don't like it then try lexapro :)

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Heruga

I first started taking lexapro when I was 13 for about a year and didn't really see any noticeable results so I started taking zoloft and it worked very well. They saved my life and I was much happier.

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Wow you were young

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Sprinkle1

After building up a tolerance to Prozac, my psych. Dr. put me on Zoloft and it worked very well for me for about 10 years until I built up a tolerance to it also. I have had a bad long spell since, trying other med's, became totally depressed and lost 30 lbs and was suicidal, I am now on Viibryd and I feel so well and happy again. I just hope it lasts me for years and years. I say give Zoloft a try, it is a good drug and many people are on it. I wish you well and send you Hugs.......Sprinkle 1...........ooo

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tamka38

Am on Zoloft and is working for me am happy on it. I tired Prozac it didn’t work

For me this time

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tamka38

Have u tried a Zoloft yet? If yes did u have any side effects? And is it working for u? I was on 50 mg for 2 weeks and now am on 100mg for 2 weeks am here if U want to talk

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No I haven’t in so scared to!! Thanks so much!

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tamka38 in reply to

The only side effects I had was hot flashes and I don’t think is came from Zoloft. That’s was on the 50 mg and the 100 mg gave me diarrhea for couple of days and was having problems sleeping other than

That I been ok

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How many mg do u suppose to take my psychiatrist wanted me to start off at 100 mg but I know my body and I told him no and cut them in half and take the for 2 weeks than I up them on my own to 100 mg 2week

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25 mg ... yeah hot flashes I get now too .. so that must be from anxiety ... are they helping you??

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Is anxiety for me or per-menopause and am doing a little better. Since on being on 50 mg for 2 weeks and than up the to 100 mg for 2 weeks and it can take 6-8 weeks to start working so to me is like starting over from the beginning without side effects Am just praying this the medication

I need and am doing a lot better I got out the house and I have left my house in months so yes I think they working and useing my Xanax

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Dr gave me Xanax too.. .25 do u like it

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Jozey17

I am taking Zoloft 100mg. Works for me.

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Vectron

Was on Zoloft for years came off, now on Lexepro

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