Can anyone say anything good about Zoloft?

[dtsambasis]

I am a mother of 3 younger kids and want my life back. I was diagnosed with Depression/anxiety/ panic disorder within the past month. I was given Zoloft 25mg, and i am scared to take it!! I have read all about the BAD things with Zoloft, is there anything good?? I just cant bring myself to swallow the pill. i cry because i want my life back badly...I go out daily, and have panic attacks/anxiety attacks only to come home and have nausea, and headaches from letting myself suffer it out. I have a problem with red lights, and the sky ( wide open spaces). The distance between us and the sky has been bothering me. Someone help please.

[teko]

If the doctor prescribed 50 then go ahead and take it. If you do not notice a difference with the panic after taking it for a couple of weeks, consult your doctor as you may need something specifically for anxiety to take with the zoloft. Hang in there your doing great. You could also take the meds in the early am, if you are not sleeping, or still getting nauseous.

[dtsambasis]

well the doctor originally prescribed 50mg to start BUT I only took 25mg.....??

[narla]

Only a doctor should up your medication,never self-medicate.

Denise

[dtsambasis]

I am not sure but i dont think that 25mg is enough for me. Today is my 9th pill, and when i go out i still get panic attacks just like i used to. Can i up my own dosage to 50mg or should a doctor? technically both doctors told me to start out on 50mg..but because i was so scared i started on 25mg. I am anxious alot still through the day...i do have more energy now....but its doing nothing with the panic attacks...its really affecting my life. I can hardly go anywhere without panicking...

[Kobuk]

My pdoc just upped my Zolof by 50mg because of anxiety.  I have taken Zolof for 6 yrs, was on Celexa for 2 yrs then went back.  I also take Welbutrin.

[narla]

P.S. I take it just before I get into bed.