Escitalopram Vs Zoloft

Started taking Trintillex. Had bad side effects and stopped too fast which caused withdrawal. Now my Dr. has prescribed Escitalopram 5 mg. How long does this take to start working? Or is Zoloft 5mg better to start taking? Thanks so much.

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Zoloft is for middle aged women going through menopause
It depresses young adults and seniors

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Iam waiting for a response regarding my questions about is Zoloft better or Lexapro which is escitalipram.

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Joni, which one may help you the most depends on the specific symptoms being treated, as well as any health conditions you may have, and other medications you may be taking, so it is best to try the one that your doctor has recommended.

For example, since Sertraline can cause weight gain, and Fluoxetine(Prozac) usually doesn't, my husband would love to be able to stop the Sertraline, and try the Fluoxetine, but he can't, because he has epilepsy, and there is a risk of experiencing seizures from the Fluoxetine. In my case, however, I took Sertraline for years, without any problems, but once I stopped it for awhile, and then tried to go back on it, it caused adverse effects. It didn't make me suicidal, but it did depress me, and I found myself wishing I was dead, I'd go to bed, and hope I wouldn't wake up in the morning. Thus, I stopped taking it, and consulted my doctor immediately.

Have you started the Lexapro, yet?

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood changes.

Ref: Medline Plus Escitalopram

Zoloft/Sertraline can cause depression in some people that take it, but that is not always the case, so it's use is not restricted to just the menopausal age group.

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