anyone on meds for PPD/PPA?

b.heather

So, I hoped to avoid PPD this time around but it hit hard at 4 weeks. I talked to my OB about meds and am awaiting a RX. Last time I "toughed it out" but this time is a lot worse. I've actually spent the last 3 days at my parents house just so there would be more people around to help care for the baby (things are a lot harder now that we have a 2-year-old and a newborn - forget napping during the daytime at home!).

Just curious if anyone else is on medication for PPD/PPA and what you are taking (medicine and dose) and how well it is working for you. I've already tried Lexapro but had some yucky side effects. Sometimes I just feel so alone, it would be good to know if others are dealing with the same thing.