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zoloft causing anxiety?
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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zoloft causing anxiety?
by ddel, Nov 06, 2009 01:03PM
I have been on Zoloft about 3 week. I started out on the typical 25mg, then 50mg one week later and then 100mg the next week. I am wondering if the Zoloft is causing me more anxiety. I am having a racing feeling inside (hard to explain). Has anyone had this? I had severe anxiety before the Zoloft but this feels different. I feel like it is helping my depression so I don't want to stop it. Has anyone had this? Do you think it is a side effect of the Zoloft? Will it eventually subside?
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Nov 06, 2009 06:31PM
, Nov 06, 2009 06:31PMTo: ddel
you are experiencing one of the main effects of zoloft which is a stimulant effect, and it is probably what is helping your depression...you should get used to it and it not bother you in another week or two.
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