Meds

[Gaby0]

So I changed from Lexapro to Zoloft this week and I’m feeling it. It’s going to take me four weeks to get to my dosage of Zoloft and I can tell the lexapro left my system. When I was at work today I practically ran to bathroom because I started crying. I couldn’t eat lunch. And I couldn’t pay attention to what I was doing. I decided not to leave early but that was hard. Idk what I’m going to do until I get to my dose. My whole family is going to be with me this weekend and it’s going to be hard. Whenever I’m around this many people all I want to do is crawl into my bed and watch tv. It’s 7 pm and I’ve been ready to go to sleep for the night for a long time. Can’t wait until I see my psychiatrist/therapist next week.

[Msheatherlady]

Hang in there! It will get better. Just take it day by day, and try to stay positive, which I know from my own experience is easier said than done, but it will get better

[LiveandLetLive42]

I switched the same drugs and it does get better!! It’s always hard transitioning meds. I hope you didn’t go cold turkey. Dr should really lower the lexapro and than start you on a low dose of Zoloft. You’re going to be fine though!!

[Gaby0 in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

I did go cold turkey. She said there a multiple ways to transition and that she felt is was best for me to go cold turkey because she wants it to be as fast a transition as possible.

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to Gaby0]

Ok just keep her posted on how you’re doing. Best of luck! You got this!

[Billsfriend]

My Doctor always tapers one medication while amping up the new. It works! Don't wait a week, tell him what is going on, if you have to ask him why he can't taper while increasing the new medication. I don't recommend it, but if it was me, I would just do it myself while looking for a more knowledgeable practitioner.

BTW, nurse practitioners seem to be a lot more interested , caring, and knowledgeable.

Hope you feel better soon, no matter what path you choose!

[Gaby0 in reply to Billsfriend]

I’m very happy with my doctor and am not looking to change but thank you anyway.

[Billsfriend in reply to Gaby0]

So sorry you weren't able to find any information of use to you.

[Billsfriend in reply to Billsfriend]

But keep working on it, I know you will find the answers you seek.

Please keep us posted.

There are others on here far more knowledgeable than I.

I'm just wired because I've had a serious of Major achievements, after a lifetime of failure and misery.

[James1234567]

I switched similar, but I stopped my Lexapro without weaning. Went through a dark time and then got new doc and different meds. It stinks. I'm no holistic person but I tried fish oil vitamins which is supposed to help. I dunno, but in a few weeks I was better. Rough transition though. Feel better.