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anyone take zoloft for anxiety?
dr just gave me an RX for zoloft but i havent filled it yet.....its for 50mg but he said just take half of a pill so it would be 25mg
the past few days i have had good days but today blows.......im scared to be on meds but i dont want to feel like this anymore
anyone take zoloft?.....any advise?.......stories are a great help
the past few days i have had good days but today blows.......im scared to be on meds but i dont want to feel like this anymore
anyone take zoloft?.....any advise?.......stories are a great help
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I took Zoloft for depression although I do have anxiety disorder as well. I take Welbutrin for depression now. Ativan for anxiety. I did take Zoloft for quite a while. It worked well for me, but I hated the weight gain.
Hate to be a neg head but there are reasons for not taking zoloft long term. Tolerance, Tardive dysphoria, sexual dysfunction not to mention growing uncertainty as to whether long term use leads to depression and anxiety becoming more chronic. The last is applicable to me as a long term user of antidepressants. My Gad and depression have become more chronic but i am now tapering off all drugs forever.
When people get well doctors attribute it to the drug but when you get worse they attribute it to the disease. What if your clinical worsening long term is because of the drug as in the apptly named book " your drug may be your problem" by Peter Breggin md. and David Cohen phd.
When people get well doctors attribute it to the drug but when you get worse they attribute it to the disease. What if your clinical worsening long term is because of the drug as in the apptly named book " your drug may be your problem" by Peter Breggin md. and David Cohen phd.
ya know thats what i thought thos morning cause it literally was RIGHT after i took the pill, and i did it still laying in bed, didnt even sit up, so i think it got stuck and dissolved and thats what i felt this morning.
thanks!.....
thanks!.....
We all have little set-backs but they can be overcome. I had a panic attack a few weeks ago and was able to get it under control before it really got going.
Anyway, talk to your doctor about your concerns about the increase in meds. Between the two of you, you can come up with something that will work for you and not stress you more.
I took prozac for at least 4 years and it never stopped working. I felt good so I decided to go off of it. I cannot speak to all the different medications but I think that it would take years for your body to build up a tolerance if at all.
Glad to hear you are still doing reasonably well. Sometimes I take a pill and it kind of "goes down wrong" and I feel like it is stuck in my chest. That is probably what happened to you.
Take care!
Anyway, talk to your doctor about your concerns about the increase in meds. Between the two of you, you can come up with something that will work for you and not stress you more.
I took prozac for at least 4 years and it never stopped working. I felt good so I decided to go off of it. I cannot speak to all the different medications but I think that it would take years for your body to build up a tolerance if at all.
Glad to hear you are still doing reasonably well. Sometimes I take a pill and it kind of "goes down wrong" and I feel like it is stuck in my chest. That is probably what happened to you.
Take care!
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Keep in mind that when you ask for input on meds, some of it may be less than favorable. That's fine as everyone has their own experiences, but don't get a preconceived notion about it either way...let yourself have your own unique experience.
I can tell you about MY experience with Zoloft. First, it is actually one of the the most commonly Rx'd SSRI's for anxiety and panic with a great record of success. Zoloft was the first med I ever took for my panic disorder and I'll tell you, it gave me my life back. I went from literally housebound to "back to me" in a matter of months. I am a huge Zoloft supporter. I tolerated it pretty well too, a few initial (mild) side effects, slightly increased anxiety being one for which I took an occasional Ativan while I was waiting for the Zoloft to start working.
Generally speaking, these meds take about 4-6 weeks to really start noticing improvements. Many people report a subtle change for the better after about 2-3 weeks, but the dramatic changes take a little longer. For some, it may take even a bit longer than 6 weeks. That's especially true if your doc is going to gradually increase your dose (ie 25 mg for a few weeks, then up to 50)...which may be necessary. Some people require a higher dose and some do great on the low dose, it just depends. It's very important to take it every day and to allow it ample time before making a determination that it does or doesn't work. People that experience side effects are often inclined to throw in the towel before giving it a fair shake. Which brings me to the side effects....
Zoloft can come with some initial side effects. Again, it varies, some people don't ever have one side effect, and others have an harder time adjusting. One of the most commonly reported side effect is an initial increase in anxiety, which stinks, because that's what the med is Rx'd for! I've had this with other SSRI meds and would describe it more of a "jittery" feeling, like I drank too much coffee. Other common side effects can be GI upset (nausea, diarrhea), sleep disturbances (either insomnia or drowsiness), headaches. When I have experienced side effects with these kinds of meds, they have started improving between the first and second week, and resolving all together by the third or fourth week of treatment. Again, this varies...so don't go into this thinking the worst. If you do have some side effects...work with your doctor...try to stick it out. The benefits are worth it. I cannot stress enough that deciding early on that it either isn;t working or is making you feel worse is not giving it a chance. Also, 25mg is a great starting dose...it will minimize any side effects. Some docs will start people out on 50mg. I feel that less is better, and if dosage adjustments need made later, that's fine.
One day at a time...keep in contact with your doc. If side effects are bothersome, call your doc. There are usually different things you can do to help ease those effects, if you happen to get them...before they start going away. Go into this with an open mind...and be patient.
Of course, we're here for you as well. This is really a great step....I can't say enough good things about Zoloft. I was amazed at how it worked for me. The more positive you feel about you taking your life back, I believe the more successful this will be for you. Don't be scared...be relieved!
All the best!