Switching from Celexa to Zoloft

Andy219 · Post by **Andy219** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:31 am

I have been on celexa for 1 1/2 years. The last few months it seems to be ineffective around the time I ovulate and until my period comes...anxiety,panic attacks, etc...

So, after talking to him today he feels that I should switch to Zoloft. I was on Zoloft when I was pregnant with my youngest. It made things worse the first couple of weeks, but so did celexa when I started it. My system seems to be very sensitive. Anyway, I am supposed to cut back the celexa to 10mg for five days and then take the 10mg of celexa with the 25 mg of Zoloft for a few days and then stop the celexa all together. I am scared of doing this, considering both have bothered me in the beginning stages. But, will it be different since I have already been on an SSRI and not starting from scratch?
Does anyone have any experience with this change?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:00 am

Zoloft bothered me also for first three weeks it has to get in your system. Now it has been a life saver. I am sure it will be fine I do not think doctor would have told you to take it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:05 pm

I was on lexapro and it stop quickly but I really liked it . So the Doc switched me to zoloft it did take me a while but it works great my only problem with it I have gained weight which I didn't need to gain . But I rather have that then the other's panic anxiety etc. Good luck you will be fine trust me I'm scared to take any meds

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:18 am

Thanks for your responses. Glad to see I am not the only one scared of the medicine. But, I agree that it is definitely better than these anxious feelings.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:25 am

You are so right about that! God Bless Have a great evening.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:49 am

I was on Zoloft for 3 years. It was great but ofcourse stoped working. I'm going to go back on it if this prozac doesn't work.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:33 am

I love Zoloft, it has worked good for me. I hope it does the same for you