What are the differences between Prozak and Zoloft?
I am desperately trying to find out what the normal rule of thumb is for how much time is adequate between increasing the doses of medication. My daughter (7 1/2) just began Zoloft a week ago at 25mg. Her doctor suggested increasing to 50mg after one week. I’m concerned this is too soon for an increase because all info. I’ve received about meds. stressed to proceed slowly for best results. We were hoping to be prescribed Prozac but our children’s doctor and a child psychiatrist chose Zoloft as they feel there are less possible side effects. Most of the info I’ve read on your site have described cases using Prozac with positive results. Could you tell me the differences between these two medications including the pros and cons and why Prozac seems to the first choice in the States. We live in Switzerland by the way. Most so called experts we’ve encountered here have little knowledge and/or hands on experience with SM children so this is also my reason for proceeding cautiously. I want t
