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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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where is everyone?
the xanax used to make me fall asleep, and stay asleep. now i take one and dont even feel it. im not going to double up....but what am i supposed to do? i havent slept in 2 days???
i guess i built a tolerance to it....so now what??
i guess i built a tolerance to it....so now what??
been ok
thank you....tomorrow will be 4 weeks that i been on the meds. so i have seen improvement so i will stick with it for a while....i been having trouble sleeping the past few nights again, and the xanax doesnt seem to be helping at all. anyone take melatonin for sleep with zoloft? safe?......im going to pick up my RX today for zoloft so i plan on asking the pharmacist as well
why dont you go on the lexapro again?.....if you need it then you need it, no big deal right?
matty welcome. we are all pretty used to anxiety around here. have you seen a dr?
why dont you go on the lexapro again?.....if you need it then you need it, no big deal right?
matty welcome. we are all pretty used to anxiety around here. have you seen a dr?
im new to anxiety sorry to post a comment on your post but im really clueless of what my choices are im so close to then end of the road :'(
boxer put down on the fourth ...i mean... i can't even type....
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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!