Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do i need to wean off zoloft when switching to lexapro (escitalopram) or can i just go straight to the lexapro (escitalopram) without still taking zoloft. doc said to do that?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Start Lexapro (escitalopram): While still on the zoloft . I usually have someone start on a small dose of the Lexapro (escitalopram) and increase it gradually while at the same time, taper down even more slowly on the zoloft. Each new antidepressant essentially has to start over again and needs time to work. Therefore you don't want to go off the zoloft too quickly, you may find out it had been doing much more for you than you had thought.
Answered 7/4/2018
4.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Just took my first dose of Lexapro (escitalopram) switching from 150 mg of Zoloft to 20 mg of lexapro (escitalopram). So worried it will make me dizzy? Will it
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the side effects of switching from Lexapro (escitalopram) to zoloft, howling do they last .?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I've been on lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg for 7 yrs for anxiety & gained 40lbs from it. I'm about to switch to Zoloft 25mg. Side effects from switching? Weight loss?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does it take to adjust when switching from Lexapro (escitalopram) to zoloft?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Switching from Zoloft to lexapro (escitalopram). Worried Lexapro (escitalopram) will make me dizzy? How common is dizziness so worried.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Straight switch from Zoloft to lexapro (escitalopram). Doc told me to just switch without tapering off. Is this ok. Was on 150mg Zoloft going to 20 mg of lexapro (escitalopram).
Doc told me to switch from 150 mg Zoloft to 20 mg Lexapro (escitalopram) without weaning just switch. Is that ok? Worried i will withdrawl.
Lexapro (escitalopram) 10 for 6 wks, 15 for 1 wk with little improvement. Straight switch to Zoloft 100 (which was successful in past). When should I see imprvmnt?
Was switched from 20mgs of Lexapro (escitalopram) to 50 mg of zoloft. Pretty sure doc made a mistake on dosage. Terrible withdrawl for 6 days. Stick out or go back?
I'm wanting off 10mg lexapro, (escitalopram) I've been on for about 2 months what's the best way to wean off? I previously was on Zoloft 100mg for about a year also
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
