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A member asked:
Tried lexapro (escitalopram) made me very sick. have zoloft now 25 mg. taking half at first to avoid side effects this week will take 25 next week. will this help?
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Good approach: Agree with your doctor, as a gradual titration may minimize potential side effects.
Answered 5/22/2016
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And your Dr says?: Am I missing something? Did these drugs become OTC? Did you have a doctor evaluate your need for a Rx and provide you with directions? It is admirable that you feel such agency and that would really be a plus in CBT therapy (which WOULD help) but these drugs are potentially dangerous if mis-used, certainly they may be ineffective. Take as directed only. Talk w/ Dr about this. Sorry to be hardline
Answered 5/26/2016
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