Moving from citalopram to sertraline?

[N1982]

Has anyone done this or just taken sertraline and if so what was your experience? Thanks!

[inthewoods4]

Hi - didn't want to let you go unanswered. I'm on citalopram (and 15 weeks pregnant) and I was told it was ok to stay on it. Have you been advised to switch? Do what you feel is best xxx

[LittlePeasMummy1]

hello, here are patient information leaflets about use of both in pregnancy- may help you to decide which you are happier with

www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/Citalopram/

www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/Sertraline/

[Peaceloveandbiscuits]

I'm on 100mg Sertraline and have had no issues at all with my pregnancy. I was okay-ed to increase to 150mg if necessary, but after my hormones settled down I was alright on 100. I was on Citalopram about fifteen years ago and don't remember any side-effects of cross-tapering to a different AD.
Hope that helps? I've been on a lot of different ADs and APs so if you have any questions, feel free to ask! The most important thing is not to stop cold-turkey and to either cross-taper, or reduce very slowly, both with your doctor's/psychiatrist's guidance.

[N1982]

Thanks so much all very helpful. Yes citalopram not kicked in majorly after 6 weeks on 20 mg so been told to cross-taper to sertraline 50mg moving upto 150mg

[inthewoods4]

Hi, I think it took me more like 8-10 weeks for it to kick in, and finally felt it worked at 30mgs if that helps at all xx