Posted by Erik_123 on July 18, 2008, at 9:16:04
Sorry for my English, its not my first language.
I am not on an AD now, was so fed up with medication, but I see pdoc again soon and have to start AD again because of bad depression. SSRI for me always help fast, but for like many others I have a problem to keep the good effect in the long run. I have tried many ADs, but now I am really depressed and my experience for me is that SSRI is the best first start in medical treatment.
So please, I hope to get some advice and experiences if I should go for Zoloft or Lexapro. Zoloft is actually an AD I have never tried!
For me Lexapro have been ok before, but I gained weight and that is not good for me. Anyone think they are different about weight gain? Actually when I start Lexapro I get very bloated, I guess it is water, but it looks like my breasts are bigger, not nice! Anyone experience this?
I plan on going low dosage, to keep side effects to a minimum, and maybe longer to poop-out. So I am also interested in dosage?
Does this dopamine thing with Zoloft have any meaning in practical use?
Is there any differences between Zoloft and Lexapro, if there later is needed to add other medication?
Of course every other issues regarding choosing Zoloft or Lexapro is highly appreciated, I am such a mess now, so I hope I get as much advice and experiences as possible!
Thanks in advance!
Erik
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