{"id":3294,"date":"2023-06-02T17:40:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T17:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=3294"},"modified":"2023-06-02T17:55:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T17:55:33","slug":"lexapro-vs-zoloft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/anxiety-disorder\/lexapro-vs-zoloft\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexapro vs Zoloft: Similarities, Differences, Drug Interactions, More"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3294\" class=\"elementor elementor-3294\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60673e3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60673e3c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25915b21\" data-id=\"25915b21\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689bf217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"689bf217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients who have mental health conditions like depression and anxiety require medication treatment more often than not. While there are many options, Lexapro and Zoloft are two of the most commonly used to treat depression. This is because they are both practical and safe and easily tolerated by most people. This article discusses Lexapro vs Zoloft, their similarities, differences, drug interactions, and more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When used properly, these two medications can help patients improve their emotions and rebalance their lives.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition, they have been proven to restore a person&#8217;s ability to live a healthy day-to-day life and combat depression symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are several common elements of both medications. First, they are both a specific type of antidepressant known as an SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that impacts a person&#8217;s sleep, mood, and appetite. SSRIs increase the serotonin in the body, thereby aiding in balancing those areas.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While both medications are helpful for mental health conditions, it&#8217;s crucial to understand how they compare to decide the suitable one for each patient.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd00ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"ddd00ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2285\" class=\"elementor elementor-2285\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-55f752c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55f752c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a02e954\" data-id=\"2a02e954\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b9a5f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b9a5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need prescription for Lexapro?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b6937e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50b6937e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201f680d elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"201f680d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET YOUR TREATMENT<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12717a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12717a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-main-differences-between-lexapro-vs-zoloft\">What are the Main Differences Between Lexapro vs Zoloft?<\/h2>\n\n<p>While both medications are SSRIs, they come in different forms and have different dosage strengths.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/mental-health\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-lexapro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lexapro<\/a>\u00a0was approved for use in 2002. It comes in tablet and liquid form, in dosage strengths of 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg.<\/p>\n\n<p>Zoloft was approved for use in 1999. It comes in capsule, tablet, and liquid form, in dosage strengths of 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conditions-treated-by-lexapro-and-zoloft\">Conditions Treated by Lexapro and Zoloft<\/h2>\n\n<p>The FDA has approved\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/depression\/lexapro-vs-zoloft#:~:text=Lexapro%20and%20Zoloft%20are%20two,that%20helps%20maintain%20your%20mood.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">both medications<\/a>\u00a0for use with similar conditions. However, each medicine treats specific conditions that the other does not.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lexapro is used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Generalized anxiety disorder<\/li>\n<li>Major depressive disorder for both adult and pediatric patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>There are also off-label uses of Lexapro, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Binge-eating disorder<\/p>\n\n<p>Bulimia nervosa<\/p>\n\n<p>Obsessive-compulsive disorder for adult patients<\/p>\n\n<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder<\/p>\n\n<p>Premenstrual dysphoric disorder<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Zoloft is used for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Major depressive disorder for adult patients<\/li>\n<li>Obsessive-compulsive disorder for adults and pediatric patients<\/li>\n<li>Panic disorder<\/li>\n<li>Post-traumatic stress disorder<\/li>\n<li>Premenstrual dysphoric disorder<\/li>\n<li>Social anxiety disorder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>The off-label uses of Zoloft include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Binge-eating disorder<\/p>\n\n<p>Bulimia nervosa<\/p>\n\n<p>General anxiety disorder<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-is-lexapro-or-zoloft-more-effective\">Is Lexapro or Zoloft More Effective?<\/h2>\n\n<p>While both medications effectively treat their various conditions, it has been suggested that Lexapro may be more effective and better tolerated than Zoloft.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition, due to the binding side interactions of Lexapro, it may have better efficacy and tolerability.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, the effects will differ for each person, and they should weigh their treatment options carefully with their doctor.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-coverage-and-cost-comparison-of-lexapro-vs-zoloft\">Coverage and Cost Comparison of Lexapro vs Zoloft<\/h2>\n\n<p>The cost of<strong>\u00a0Lexapro vs Zoloft<\/strong>\u00a0varies depending on the prescribed dosage, the form of medication (tablet vs. capsule), each patient&#8217;s insurance coverage, and the pharmacy they use.<\/p>\n\n<p>Generic forms of these medications contain the same active ingredients and have the same effects.<\/p>\n\n<p>They are only different in cost, which can be incredibly useful for many patients.<\/p>\n\n<p>For example, the generic version of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/difference-between-lexapro-zoloft-3507675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lexapro is called Escitalopram,<\/a>\u00a0and the generic version of Zoloft is called Sertraline.<\/p>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f51833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"4f51833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2931\" class=\"elementor elementor-2931\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section 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elementor-element-255d1239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"255d1239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bd3792d elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3bd3792d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET YOUR TREATMENT<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6516585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6516585\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3 id=\"h-common-side-effects-of-lexapro-vs-zoloft\">Common Side Effects of Lexapro vs Zoloft<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While all people will react differently to medications, there are some common adverse effects of Lexapro and Zoloft.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When taking Lexapro, people may experience the following<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue, drowsiness, sleepiness<\/li>\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Ringing in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Sexual dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When taking Zoloft, people may experience the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>Agitation<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue, drowsiness, sleepiness<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Sexual dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Skin rash<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-drug-interactions-of-lexapro-and-zoloft\">Drug Interactions of Lexapro and Zoloft<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many medications interact with both Lexapro and Zoloft.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drug interaction of Lexapro include buspirone, fentanyl, lithium, tryptophan, St. John&#8217;s wort, amphetamines, or some pain or migraine medicines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drug interactions with Zoloft include monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tryptophan, St. John&#8217;s wort, meperidine, tramadol, cimetidine, pimozide, and warfarin.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-warnings-of-lexapro-and-zoloft\">Warnings of Lexapro and Zoloft<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Specific selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medications, including Lexapro and Zoloft, may affect healthy fetal development adversely.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women should talk to their healthcare experts about the risks and benefits of taking Lexapro or Zoloft.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In pediatric patients, Lexapro and Zoloft have also been linked to suicidal thoughts and behavior.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Therefore, be aware of younger patients taking these medications.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-symptoms-of-withdrawal\">Symptoms of withdrawal<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with any medication, patients mustn&#8217;t stop taking Lexapro or Zoloft without talking to their doctor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When patients stop taking the medication abruptly, they may have symptoms of withdrawal.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, nausea, muscle aches, agitation, irritation, anxiety, hallucinations, insomnia, sweating, and blurry vision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These symptoms typically last from one to two weeks.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients should always work with their doctor to slowly wean off their medications over time to protect themselves from withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-when-to-seek-medical-attention\">When to Seek Medical Attention<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those who suffer from mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, may want to seek medical attention from their doctor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is especially true if the condition negatively impacts their life and if symptoms increase.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A physician can help determine if Zoloft or Lexapro is appropriate for each patient.<\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/depression\/prozac-vs-zoloft\/\">Prozac vs Zoloft: Similarities, Differences, Warnings, More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b49a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65b49a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535aef6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"535aef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion 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class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Which is better for treating anxiety, Zoloft or Lexapro?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8741\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8741\"><p>Both Lexapro and Zoloft can treat certain anxiety disorders. The FDA has approved Lexapro to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), while Zoloft is only prescribed off-label for GAD in certain situations.<\/p>\n<p>Lexapro is sometimes prescribed off-label as a treatment for PTSD and OCD. Zoloft is approved for panic disorder, SAD, PTSD, and OCD in adult and pediatric patients.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8742\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8742\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What are the significant differences and side effects of Lexapro?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8742\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8742\"><p>Lexapro comes in tablet and liquid form and in dosage strengths of 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg. It could potentially have greater efficacy than Zoloft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common side effects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue, drowsiness, sleepiness<\/li>\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Ringing in the ears<\/li>\n<li>Sexual dysfunction<\/li>\n<li>Weight change<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3195160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suicidal thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8743\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8743\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can I switch between taking Zoloft and taking Lexapro?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8743\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8743\"><p>Making a direct medication switch from an SSRI to another drug in the same class is possible. As Zoloft and Lexapro are both SSRIs, they can be switched out for one another. The patient can start taking the second once the first drug has been stopped completely.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8744\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8744\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What is the difference between Lexapro vs. Prozac?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8744\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8744\"><p>Lexapro and Prozac are both approved as a treatment for depression.<\/p>\n<p>Lexapro is also approved for anxiety treatment, and Prozac is approved for other mental health conditions, such as GAD.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, both medications have similar side effects.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8745\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8745\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Would Lexapro be a better option for SAD?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8745\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8745\"><p>No. Lexapro is not approved for SAD or prescribed as an off-label treatment. Zoloft is FDA-approved as a treatment for social anxiety disorder.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8746\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8746\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can you take Zoloft and Lexapro together?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8746\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8746\"><p>Lexapro and Zoloft should never be taken together, as they are both SSRIs.<\/p>\n<p>Taken together, they can cause a fatal condition called serotonin syndrome, which includes dangerously high serotonin levels in the body.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8747\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8747\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How to swap Lexapro for Zoloft?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8747\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8747\"><p>To switch medications, patients should be tapered off one and start the other once the former medication has been stopped completely.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8748\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8748\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Which antidepressant drug is the best?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8748\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8748\"><p>There are conflicting studies comparing the two antidepressants.<\/p>\n<p>Some suggest that Lexapro may have better efficacy and tolerability, while others show Zoloft as the best option.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, patients should always weigh their treatment carefully with their doctor.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ca65e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5ca65e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h3>\n<p>It is important to understand that everyone\u2019s experience with Lexapro or Zoloft will be unique. There are thousands of Lexapro and Zoloft reviews available on the internet.<\/p>\n<h3><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h3>\n<p>Therefore, working closely with your doctor to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosingtherapy.com\/lexapro-vs-zoloft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find suitable dosage forms<\/a>\u00a0and treatment plan is vital. You can decide whether Lexapro is right for you once you have all the facts. While Lexapro may cause some side effects, many people find that the benefits of taking Lexapro far outweigh any negatives.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patients who have mental health conditions like depression and anxiety require medication treatment more often than not. While there are many options, Lexapro and Zoloft are two of the most commonly used to treat depression. This is because they are both practical and safe and easily tolerated by most people. 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