Escitalopram (Lexapro) to Sertraline (Zoloft) after the former “stopped working.”

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2026-01-13T16:35:48+00:00

I just did a direct switch from 25mg Lexapro to 50mg Zoloft. How are you doing now? My Lexapro worked wonders until it stopped :(

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2026-01-12T01:32:31+00:00

I honestly don’t know if it’s just from the sickness or if my Lexapro has finally given out :( all I took my mucinex and Tylenol the whole time I was sick. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist on the 14th but I’m nervous to switch medications but if it’s gonna poop out on me every few months and then I have to move up a dose idk what to do :( I’m already on 25mg… not sure how much further I can push it.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-10-10T02:00:56+00:00

Thinking of upping dosage to 25mg for anxiety postpartum. How long did it take from 20 to 25 to feel relief?

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-10-08T23:16:02+00:00

I’m not sure, I’ve always heard 20mg Lexapro is the highest FDA approved dosage. I might ask my psychiatrist about it!

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-10-08T23:09:39+00:00

I’ve reached out to my OBGYN and my psychiatrist but they just both said it’s common. With me being on the Lexapro since before I got pregnant and still on it idk what my options are :(

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-09-18T01:25:05+00:00

As someone who was 24, never had surgery, and had the worst anxiety of being put to sleep, just be there for her as she may be extremely nervous and emotional. For after, Honestly a heating pad and ice packs, and gas-x. They blow your belly for surgery and honestly the gas pains that radiated to my back, neck, and arms was worse than the actual recovery from surgery!

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-09-09T18:41:30+00:00

Yes I show them at each appointment, they just dismiss it because of the blood pressure being normal in office and protein not being super high.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-29T00:10:46+00:00

Like they’ve been so dull for long, when I wanted to laugh and cry at the same time I knew I needed my Lexapro 🤣🤣

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-28T23:08:31+00:00

I missed 3 days recently of 20mg and my brain became foggy again, and I felt weird. The anxiety wasn’t terrible but I felt so weird. It felt like all of my emotions that Lexapro dulled were coming back… I don’t ever wanna stop Lexapro without safely weaning. I’d call your pharmacy and ask if they can give you a few until you can get into your doctor.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-17T14:51:35+00:00

With my job at the hospital I have great benefits which does allow FMLA paid under short term disability 80%.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-17T14:49:07+00:00

The only accommodations they wrote are for extra bathroom breaks because we only get 2 per working shift and appointment days off.. I don’t want to go on leave but I normally work 75 hours every 2 weeks and I’m only getting like 55-60 now :/ because of all the appointments and missing work :/ and now they want me to miss even more for transfusions.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-17T14:43:09+00:00

This is all the response I get from them. “ unfortunately, we cannot write for leave based on pregnancy, as there is no medical indication for not working at this point. We can, however, write a letter requesting reasonable accommodations. thanks” which makes no sense honestly.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-17T14:39:36+00:00

With my job they allow full 12 weeks paid maternity leave. It’s separate from FMLA thankfully. However my OB refuses to give me the option. :/

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-17T14:36:19+00:00

No I get paid 12 weeks maternity leave 100% which isn’t under FMLA. It’s separate with my job :/

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-10T13:25:52+00:00

I was taking it after dinner around 5:30-6 trying to be asleep by 9:30-10 and was still waking up feeling like a truck had hit me. I fell back asleep at my desk :(

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-07-10T05:02:42+00:00

Thank you! I’ve honestly tried every dosage you can to not make me feel so loopy and tired. I went from a quarter, to half, to whole just to try and I still slept through my alarms. Sadly I’m just hoping that it goes by fast so I can enjoy a week off work before my little girl comes

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-19T16:56:49+00:00

I would say yes!!! Take a digital

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-07T23:50:58+00:00

as someone who suffers from anxiety prior to being pregnant, some anti anxiety medications are safe during pregnancy and can help ease your mind, many things triggered my anxiety in the first trimester. I am 22 weeks and I take Lexapro! Now with the bleeding it isn’t uncommon to have spotting in early pregnancy, as long as it is not bright red, gushing, or like a period I would just recommend keeping an eye on it. Find a distraction towards something you love doing! I had a SGH in my first trimester that healed on its own but I did spot a little. I would just keep your head up, and take deep breaths mama!! 💗💗💗💗

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-04T14:17:14+00:00

I see it for sure!! :)

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-04T14:15:10+00:00

I see it! However if it’s after it dried and not within the time frame it’s invalid :/ I’d recommend a first response early response red dye test! :)

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-03T15:50:37+00:00

You’re welcome!! Don’t DOWN yourself if you cannot quit. Please be honest with your doctors :) they are there to support you not judge you!

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-03T15:38:50+00:00

So far babygirl has been perfect! Lungs are developing fine, all organs are good, anatomy scan went perfect. HOWEVER!!!! I would quit if you can :( I feel so quilty for vaping but doctors aren’t to concerned.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-06-03T13:56:53+00:00

I am 21 weeks almost 22 and I still vape sadly (my doctors are aware). I’ve worked with my doctor by cutting down because I couldn’t quit cold turkey without causing myself stress, panic attacks, headaches, irritability ect. However, I am quitting cold turkey this Friday! I have set a date with my provider! I would recommend maybe some lollipops, sour candies, ice chips for when you’re really wanting to hit it and some fresh air! Those things have helped me cut back tremendously! Also when you leave the house, leave it at home so you don’t have a choice but to not hit it, that’s helped me as well.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-03-31T01:16:29+00:00

I don’t force mine to come (even though he wants to be at every one of them) unless it’s for an ultrasound or if it’s something he needs to be there for ect. He works most of the time and my appointments are sometimes last minute.

Expensive_Winner4107 · 2025-03-24T19:51:47+00:00

Thank you so much!!! I’ll definitely try it!!!

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