SSRI'S

[Plato38]

Has anyone had success with one SSRI and not the other? I've been on 20mg of lexapro for 6 weeks for anxiety and I feel worse or like I'm taking a sugar pill. Was on zoloft for many years and it worked. I thought it stopped working but looking back it was. Has anyone else has this experience where 1 SSRI worked but the other didn't? I don't get that since they are in the same family.

[crd82ndabn]

Hi there Plato38. Yes, that type of situation is not uncommon. One drug can work really well for one person and not work at all for another. i have taken many different drugs over the past 25 years or so. i am on lexapro right now, seems to help lessen my suicide ideation and has also lessened my anxiety spells to a degree. Prescribing meds is both part science and an art. That is my humble opinion anyway. You may want to let your Doctor know about how you are feeling.

[Plato38 in reply to crd82ndabn]

Thank you for responding. I see a psychiatrist for the first time next week, so I'm looking forward to maybe getting of lexapro and back on zoloft. I told my PA but he said it can take a while. I also take Remeron which helps me sleep. Would like to be on just one thing.

[crd82ndabn in reply to Plato38]

You're very welcome. Hang in there.

[Rainbow1988]

I was also on lexapro and it did t seem to be doing anything. The switch me to celexa which I also didnt have much luck with. I tried zoloft but had some sort of allergic reaction to it, so they took me off of it right away. I have bin on effexor for the past 6 months I take it in the morning and trazodone at night and j feel like a whole new person! Was so happy to find something that finally worked. Hope you find yours too!

[Plato38 in reply to Rainbow1988]

Thank you. Having to suffer while finding the right medication combo is hell and makes me worry that I won't respond to anything and will continue to suffer. I hope that's not the case.

[Srivet4]

Yes, I've had similar experiences. For me, celexa really helps but sertraline and Lexapro don't do a thing. There was one that I took a few years ago (I can't remember the name) that made me incredibly suicidal within a matter of a week. It all depends on the individual person. I think it's quite common though.

[Plato38 in reply to Srivet4]

Thank you for responding.