Posted by linkadge on August 19, 2005, at 15:25:51
In reply to Re: Zoloft mania » Cyn523, posted by ed_uk on August 19, 2005, at 14:27:27
Although it was *possable* that this was a hypomanic episode, I personally doubt it.
All of the SSRI's can cause what is called "start up anxiety", where, for the first few weeks anxiety, agiation, and akathesia are acutely hightened.
I always use this example. If I drink too much coffee, my mind races, I am panicy, and my speech can become more rapid. This, for me is not a manic episode, but more a hightened anxiety produced by the med.
I would question the diagnosis, and consider the possability that this was a start up reaction to the med.
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