What is lexlexapro (Zoloft)?

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What is lexlexapro (Zoloft)?

Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Major Depressive… Zoloft is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than many other antidepressants.
What is the difference between Lexapro (escitalopram) and Zoloft?
Lexapro (escitalopram) comes in the following doses: Zoloft (sertraline) comes in the following doses: The maximum daily dose set for Lexapro (escitalopram) by the manufacturer is 20 mg per day. Doses above that (as per your question) are rare but have been used clinically in some situations.

Are Lexapro and Zoloft safe during pregnancy?

Lexapro and Zoloft contain many of the same warnings for use with other medical conditions. For example, both medications are pregnancy category C drugs. This means that if you're pregnant, you should only use these medications if the benefits are greater than the risk to your pregnancy.
What are the possible side effects of Zoloft (citalopram)?
Common side effects include: diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dyspepsia, fatigue, insomnia, loose stools, nausea, tremor, headache, paresthesia, anorexia, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, ejaculation failure, and xerostomia. See the full Zoloft side effects document.

Lexapro ( escitalopram) and Zoloft ( sertraline) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI) type antidepressants used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. A difference is Zoloft is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ), panic disorder,…
Can Lexapro and Zoloft be used to treat anxiety?
As for anxiety, Zoloft is approved to treat social anxiety disorder, and is sometimes used off-label to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Lexapro is approved to treat GAD and can be used off-label to treat social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. If you have OCD or anxiety, talk with your doctor about what drug might be best for you.

What is the shelf life of Lexapro and Zoloft?

Zoloft received FDA approval in 1991. Both should be stored at room temperature with no light or moisture. Kept that way, Lexapro has a shelf life of three years and Zoloft five years. Neither medication should be flushed or washed down the drain.