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My doctor is changing me from sertraline 200 mg to escitalopram 20 mg, because of ongoing side effects on sertraline. This is the cross taper schedule: for 6-7 days: reduce from 200 mg to 150 mg sertraline further 6-7 days: reduce from 150 mg to 100 mg sertraline further 6-7 days: reduce from 100 mg sertraline to 50 mg sertraline and add 5 mg escitalopram further 6-7 days: reduce 50 mg sertraline to 25 mg sertraline, increase escitalopram to 10 mg. To finish: stop sertraline altogether, continue with 20 mg escitalopram. Does this cross taper seem okay? I am trying to reduce the risk of sertraline withdrawal. I also have a fear of vomiting. Is this schedule likely to make me vomit? Or should I avoid most withdrawal? I am on my second week now, so I am now on 100 mg sertraline. What side effects can be expected when going from 150 mg-100 mg sertraline? Thanks for the help and information.

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Psychologist•Bangalore
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Hi lybrate-user! I understand you are faced with a lot of confusion at the moment. It may be in your best interest to follow the regimen prescribed by your psychiatrist and openly discuss your fear of withdrawal and induction of vomiting with him. The regimen of psychiatric medication is very essential. It maybe helpful to go along with their recommendation. If you see any side effects, complete the dosage as prescribed and then follow up with your doctor. Sometimes side effects come from your b...more
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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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There is nothing called better or inferior. All medications are tailored to an individual depending on the symptoms, response and tolerability. Over the Counter self medication and self medication by googling is dangerous to one's body and mind. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine and can cause severe dependence and side effects on a longer run. Escitalopram ad Sertraline are SSRI's and need to be prescribed carefully adjusting/ titrating dosage by a psychiatrist. Hope this info helps.
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General Physician•Delhi
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..The medication should be used with caution in the elderly, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with liver or kidney problems, Parkinson's disease or a blood disorder called acute porphyria.
let's discuss your complete medical history in detail, post discussion i'll be able to provide you right medical consultation.
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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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Yes, you can very well take them in the morning. But take them under your psychiatrist guidance with regular review. Good luck.
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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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Daxid is far superior as it come from reputed pfizer, but there are generic advocates who say they are the same. It is like 24k gold and 18k gold. Both are gold only. You make a choice.
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Unani Specialist•Kanpur
If that doesn't work please follow these herbal combinations for complete cure
ras raj ras 1 tablet twice a day
brahmi avleh 10 gm twice a day.
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Dear lybrate user. I can understand. As you are aware, depression is a neuro chemical disorder and therefore the treatment should be targeted towards enhancing or reducing those chemicals biologically. But these medicines are used for maintaining the balance. In that sense, with the present medicines, you will have to continue forever. I suggest online cognitive therapy. Take care.
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Homeopath•Sindhudurg
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sudden stoppage can cause you bit problem. I advise you to take homoeopathic treatment for ocd or other psychological problems .no side effects.
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Psychiatrist•Bangalore
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Dear lybrate-user,
what is the severity of ocd? If you can manage without daxid for first 11-12 weeks, it will be better. If you think that your ocd will affect your child, it is better to continue along with folic acid 5 mg daily. Please do an u/s scan for abnormality at 11th week. All the best.
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Psychiatrist•Meerut
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lybrate-user it is safe to take sertaline. It has long list of side effects, but those happen rarely. Most common side effect is abdominal discomfort, but that too subside with time. So if you are felling well no need to worry.
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