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Would you recommend zoloft or lexapro for gad and social anxiety? i have been on lexapro and felt less 'numbed' to everything than when i was on paxil (paroxetine)
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Lexapro (escitalopram): U seem to have responded better to lexapro (escitalopram). Review with your prescribing doc.
Answered 8/16/2018
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Good choice: My experience: lexapro is on the leading edge. It is a more precisely made molecule, derived from celexa. Acts more quickly than the typical ssri wait for 3-4 weeks and find it works fully in 1-2 weeks per a given dose regimen. Side effect profiles same as other ssri's. Other ssri's good too. I like to stay away from paxil (paroxetine) as found it too short acting-> irritability/anxiety. Talk to ur doc.
Answered 8/24/2017
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