New on the blog: Starting Lexapro, Zoloft or Cymbalta: Side Effects and When It Starts to Work

That is the usual pattern with SSRIs and SNRIs: early side effects tend to appear in the first weeks, while the benefits build more slowly. Knowing the timeline makes it easier to stick with.

Sexual side effects such as lower desire or delayed orgasm can continue. Tell your prescriber; there are often ways to manage them, including a dose change or a different medicine.

No. Do not stop the medicine suddenly, even if you feel better. Talk with your prescriber before making any change.