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Can Zoloft Be Taken For PTSD And GAD?

Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015

Question: I have been taking 10mg of lexapro for 10 days. I have not noticed any improvement or change as yet in helping with my GAD as well as mild to moderate depression and possible ptsd. Will 10mg be enough or should I be taking more? Would Zoloft be a better med and how much is the standard dose for that?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May need increase in lexapro

Detailed Answer:
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You are currently being treated for PTSD and GAD with Lexapro. you have been on it for 10 days and not noticed any change. I would recommend staying on this medication for a little more time. I would also recommend if no improvement to increase your lexapro to 20mg at the end of 3 weeks if no change. There is no reason to switch to zoloft at this time because you have not given the lexapro a full therapeutic trial. Before increasing your medication I do recommend you discuss this with your provider.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (29 minutes later)

I have been taking the lexapro at night but the past two nights I have started having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Should I be taking the lexapro in the morning?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
take lexapro in AM

Detailed Answer:
Yes I agree with taking lexapro in the morning.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar