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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

First of all I like to inform you that if the zoloft worked well for you, there is good chance that Lexapro will be effective option for treatment of anxiety and depression. This is because zoloft and Lexapro share the mechanism of action of each other and generally effective. Despite the effectiveness the side effect profile is different among different individuals. I think opinion of your psychiatrist is correct as the low dose of lexapro have less chance of causing weight gain. Although I must acknowledge that individual variation are always there and it is important to remain vigilant about few extra pounds.



Since low dose of lexapro unlikely to affect the existing weight so there is need for exercise and diet modification to execute weight loss.

Regarding the switch of medications, considering your sensitivity in mind I suggest you following way.

First week
Zoloft 25 mg (one tablet of 25 mg) plus lexapro 2.5 mg (half tablet of 5 mg) per day

Second week
Zoloft 12.5 mg (half tablet of 25 mg) plus lexapro 2.5 mg (half tablet of 5 mg) per day

Third week
Zoloft 12.5 mg plus lexapro 5 mg (one tablet of 5 mg) per day


Fourth week
lexapro 5 mg (one tablet of 5 mg) per day

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.

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