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Celexa vs Zoloft
I think I am going to switch from Zoloft to Celexa. I am going to my doctor this week to ask about it. I KNOW that we all are different & every medicine will affect us on a different level, but is there a difference between the two? I hope I don't have the same side effects I had on Zoloft.
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That's the drawback of Lexapro...my insurance didn't cover it either. When I had Blue Cross insurance, I was able to get a prior authorization from my doctor because I'd tried so many other drugs with no avail, so the insurance company gave in and made it a covered drug. However, last year when I switched jobs and insurance companies, there was no way around it. The generic just came out this year, but even with insurance the co-pay was still $100. I hope that the Celexa works for you, though. The people I know who have taken it haven't had any side effects from it. Let us know!
That's the thing about google...so much info, and it's hard to sort it out and determine which are reputable sources. Also, reports of experiences with meds are all over the place from person to person. Some report weight gain with one med, others report loss, others report no change. Same with any other side effects. That's why it's best to keep your info seeking to basic information. You can drive yourself crazy! See what your doctor recommends. He may have an idea non of us have thought of.
"Again, remain open mided. Do NOT go into the doctor's office with a mind full of what you will or won't take. Let the doctor make some recommendations, then have a discussion from there. With the new world of google, we are all so quick to want to play doctor..."
Good advice. If you suffer from anxiety relating to your medication, also, it'll be hard to respond naturally to your treatment if you've done far too much reading up and worrying about side effects, etc.
If it's anything like in the UK your Dr may well have a straight second line treatment to go to which is affordable and recommended for anyone not responding to your current therapy. It may be different due to the huge difference in nature between our healthcare systems, however.
Good advice. If you suffer from anxiety relating to your medication, also, it'll be hard to respond naturally to your treatment if you've done far too much reading up and worrying about side effects, etc.
If it's anything like in the UK your Dr may well have a straight second line treatment to go to which is affordable and recommended for anyone not responding to your current therapy. It may be different due to the huge difference in nature between our healthcare systems, however.
Thank you. How is everyone? I am not able to make my appointment on Thursday. =( I was looking forward to asking him about the next medicine. The lady in the office said she will call me if they get a cancellation for Friday. In the meantime I am going without medicine. I can't wait to get on something again, that does NOT cause tremors.
Oh hun, you really should have just stayed on the Zoloft until you could get in to see him. How long has it been since you took the Zoloft? How are you feeling?
It's been several nights now without it. Maybe 4 nights. :( My tremors have improved. I have been emotional today & have felt a little more anxious. The Zoloft was helping me a lot with depression & I could see a difference with my anxiety but I can't physically handle the tremors. They weren't mild, they were severe. I hope I am able to get in soon & get on something that doesn't cause me to shake like that. Thank you for your help through this.
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While two meds might both be SSRIs, they all work a little differently in their mechanism of action. The end result is the same (an increased amount of serotonin in the brain)..but how you get there is different with each med, hence why there are so many varying experiences.
Cymbalta tends to be a bit activating, so that may not be the best choice, ask your doctor about it. There's no way to predict how you will do on something else, but let's hope well. I STRONGLY urge you to have a back up plan in place to help deal with any side effects, should they occur. A short acting benzo would be appropriate. I know you're fearful after your experience with Xanax but it's worth a try. Ativan tends to be a little less intense, so you could try that. Again, mention it to your doctor. Whatever you do...don't make any changes...stay on your current dose of the Zoloft until you get in to see him.
Again, remain open mided. Do NOT go into the doctor's office with a mind full of what you will or won't take. Let the doctor make some recommendations, then have a discussion from there. With the new world of google, we are all so quick to want to play doctor...lol.
Good luck....update us on the new plan.