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Re: Zoloft

Posted by DebbieLynn on June 1, 2001, at 17:41:22

In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by JohnL on June 1, 2001, at 15:10:23

> > I've been on Zoloft (600 mg), Effexor (800 mg), and Zyprexa (20 mg). The interesting thing is that I started to hear voices on this huge combo. And I started getting scared at the slightest little crack in the house. Does anyone notice this? I would assume this is becaue an overload of dopamine occurs. I dunno.
> >
> > But anyway, I like Zoloft, even though I have only been on it for 5 weeks and it does not relieve my depression. Here are the benefits of Zoloft:
> >
> > *It is extremely selective for serotonin, thus minizing side-effects.
> > *It can be convientiently taken once a day.
> > *It can be taken with most other antidepressants except other SSRI's and MAOI's
> > *No blood tests are needed on Effexor.
> > *It has gained the respect of physiciatrists in only a few years of FDA approval.
>
> Actually it isn't that selective. Some researchers claim that Zoloft has more dopamine reuptake than Wellbutrin does. It is a powerful serotonin reuptake inhibitor though, and thus has side effects normally associated with elevated serotonin. I know people who have combined it with Prozac, Effexor, or Serzone, so it can be taken with other SSRIs.


800 mg of Effexor seems like a high dose, and the Zoloft dose is high too. Have you told your doc? I take Effexor XR 225mg a day. I have been reading about increased liver problems. I wonder if it medicine related issues or if those people were prone to have liver problems. I would think that a blood test would have to be done if this is a side effect. What do you think??

I have a question for you. I have been on Effexor Xr for @6months. I have been at the 225 mg level for @6 weeks. About 4 weeks into this dose I felt a HUGE difference, it was great. But for the past week, I feel more down and anxious. I also take Trazadone 50 mg at night for insomnia. I am wondering if I need an increase in my dose.

Oh yea, I am being treated for depression and anxiety.

Debbie


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