Prozac vs Lexapro
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I have been on Lexapro for about a year and a half. When I first started the medication it worked wonders, and as many do once I felt better, I wind myself off of it… Only to have my symptoms come back a month or so later. I tried coping with the symptoms of depression and social anxiety and everything else, but they continue to get worse. I went back on the Lexapro shortly after that and my system went somewhat back to normal. All in all, I never had any harsh side effects from Lexapro only some mild sexual issues… Loss of libido.
Today, the Lexapro is not working as it once did, and I really don’t want to just keep increasing dosages. I think my body got a little immune from going on and off of it.
I tried and Trintellix and Viibryd but neither seem to agree with me. At this point, the Lexapro is not working as it once did, and I really don’t want to just keep increasing dosages And or playing games with medications. I think my body got a little immune and or playing games with medications to the Lexapro from going on and off of it.
My doctor perscribed me Prozac while I was In between medications, only to control with drawl symptoms. From what I remember, it’s someone agreed with me, I don’t recollect having any issues as I did with other medications. Tomorrow I plan on transitioning from the Lexapro to the Prozac. I am unable to find any good information comparing the two medications.
All in all , If anyone could shed some light on their experiences with either just taking Prozac or going from Lexapro to Prozac or vice versa, any input would be greatly appreciated.
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katecogs albert_99155
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Have you ever tried taking a low dose of Lexapro? When I was on meds for 16 years I reduced mine for a maintenance dose which helped with the side effects.
The meds shouldn’t stop working and you don’t really become immune to it - they’re not addictive like drugs, where you need more and more.
When I came off meds eventually I took 5-HTP which is a natural SSRI and works well. It has no side effects, no start up or withdrawal as you do with prescribed SSRI’s. Worth looking into next time you withdraw from meds.
Also - the reason anxiety comes back is because we’re afraid of it. The fear of anxiety and all its related side effects cause more anxiety - which keeps us in a constant cycle.
Understanding anxiety was one of the biggest things to help me and has enabled me to be meds free. I no longer fear it - and without that fear - no anxiety. I spent 16 years fearing it, doing the wrong things and getting nowhere. Change of tactics, mindset, understanding of how anxiety works plus the right medicine, I recovered. I stayed on meds for another 16 years, reducing it and finally coming off.
I’ll message you with a book.
Sorry I didn’t answer your question re going from Lexapro to Prozac / vice versa.
albert_99155 katecogs
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Your information absolutely helped. I guess I was on a maintenance dose of Lexapro. Today is day two of the Prozac. I went from about 5mg Lexapro to 20mg of Prozac. I felt great yesterday and so far I feel ok today. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
katecogs albert_99155
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Hope it goes well for you - expect bumps along the road, but the end result will be worth it.
K x
albert_99155 katecogs
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after being on it since I last posted, I had a few really great days over the weekend, yesterday midday I started feeling miserable and depressed again. I cannot figure out what is causing this. The Prozac was like a lifesaver. I question if it was effective because there were still remnants of Lexapro in my system with the Prozac