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Posted by Buckeye Fan on October 5, 2012, at 16:47:05
Hi to all....well it's been almost 3 years of being off anti depressants. Due to changes in my life situation,the return of panic attacks...and a very tough depression....I started taking Zoloft yesterday. I had good luck with it in the past, just never thought Id have to go back on it again. My main side effect 2 days in is nausea.
I dont remember that being a problem before, but I know it is very common.Any general advice to help me remember what to expect would be appreciated
thank you
BF
Posted by phillipa on October 5, 2012, at 18:35:34
In reply to ZOLOFT, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 5, 2012, at 16:47:05
I really never properly trialed it but when did it make me tired. Congrats to being off ad's for three years. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on October 5, 2012, at 19:44:09
In reply to Re: ZOLOFT » Buckeye Fan, posted by phillipa on October 5, 2012, at 18:35:34
Hello! I took a little remeron with the zoloft and that kept alot of the start up effects at bay. I also started low and went up slow.I felt that zoloft was a very good med, and very effective for worry. Only thing,it made me gain weight,but I did take remeron with it,so that is probably the culprit. Good luck to you!
Posted by AlexCanada on October 5, 2012, at 21:25:44
In reply to ZOLOFT, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 5, 2012, at 16:47:05
Zoloft seemed very effective for killing off almost any anxiety but it wasn't good for me due to it's emotional numbing among other things. But don't let that deter you since most meds don't work for my Accutane induced treatment resistant melancholic depression anyway.
It has some effect on dopamine so unlike most SSRI's it's less likely to have cognitive side effects supossedly.
You might experience some tiredness early on. Much of that may go away.
> Hi to all....well it's been almost 3 years of being off anti depressants. Due to changes in my life situation,the return of panic attacks...and a very tough depression....I started taking Zoloft yesterday. I had good luck with it in the past, just never thought Id have to go back on it again. My main side effect 2 days in is nausea.
> I dont remember that being a problem before, but I know it is very common.
>
> Any general advice to help me remember what to expect would be appreciated
>
> thank you
>
> BF
Posted by bennybenzo on October 6, 2012, at 6:10:01
In reply to Re: ZOLOFT » Buckeye Fan, posted by AlexCanada on October 5, 2012, at 21:25:44
I have just come off after poop out, but for a few years was a life saver . It can be a bit blah an loose a few imotions but thats a small trade off for being well other wise. I was on generic sertraline but a great ssri, The start up side effects i carnt even remember any ,not so bad on sexual side effects for me at 150mg
Posted by bleauberry on October 6, 2012, at 9:52:26
In reply to ZOLOFT, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 5, 2012, at 16:47:05
It's hard to tell how things will turn out a second or third time around on the same med. Sometimes it works out great, and sometimes it feels like a different med. Side effects can vary.
I do think it makes sense that if you feel you must go back to meds to go first to whatever winner you had in your history. Zoloft it is.
I guess my only caution would be that I strongly feel dispensing any ssri without a counter-balance NE drug does 3 negative things....1.slows potential kick-in time; 2.tolerance, poop out, happen sooner; 3.robs the patient of the full potential; 4. produces more intensity of any post-ssri syndrome symptoms.
Just my opinions anyway.
With that in mind, right from the start, I think it would be a good idea to put a smidgen of a NE med in there with the zoloft. That would include things like savella, nortriptyline, desipramine, sometimes stimulants ritalin or adderall.
But of any single thing I could say on restarting the zoloft, this would be the most important in my mind. That is, get some rhodiola rosea and take it every day along with the zoloft.
Posted by Buckeye Fan on October 6, 2012, at 11:16:05
In reply to Re: ZOLOFT, posted by bleauberry on October 6, 2012, at 9:52:26
What is NE ?
Posted by 10derheart on October 6, 2012, at 13:43:50
In reply to Re: ZOLOFT, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 6, 2012, at 11:16:05
Posted by 10derheart on October 6, 2012, at 13:44:36
In reply to NE=norepinephrine :-) (nm) » Buckeye Fan, posted by 10derheart on October 6, 2012, at 13:43:50
Posted by Buckeye Fan on October 6, 2012, at 15:11:14
In reply to NE=norepinephrine :-) (nm) » Buckeye Fan, posted by 10derheart on October 6, 2012, at 13:43:50
Thank you~
BF
Posted by Buckeye Fan on October 6, 2012, at 15:18:05
In reply to and welcome back, BF...I remember you. (nm) » 10derheart, posted by 10derheart on October 6, 2012, at 13:44:36
Nice to be remembered....thank you.
I wish it was under a different website...lol!
But, I guess my thinking that I was "cured" over the last 3 years was not very well thought out on my part.
Glad DR BOB has kept the site going...it contains a wealth of info and helpful advice from folks who have "been there, done that"....I have another question, open to all.
I know it takes 2 to 4 weeks to begin to get the effects of an AD in one's system...but I could swear I feel some effects already, in between the main side effect of nausea.
Must be a placebo effect....I know it cant work that fast...or can it?BF
Posted by phillipa on October 6, 2012, at 20:25:03
In reply to Re: and welcome back, BF...I remember you., posted by Buckeye Fan on October 6, 2012, at 15:18:05
It could anything is possible. First day of prozac years ago I felt. Phillipa
Posted by bennybenzo on October 7, 2012, at 11:21:15
In reply to Re: and welcome back, BF...I remember you., posted by Buckeye Fan on October 6, 2012, at 15:18:05
Has you say, the disition to go back on meds may be the reason for your mood change so soon.You may have been pondering for a while, an now you made your choise may be a releaf syndrome.Good luck
Posted by Buckeye Fan on October 7, 2012, at 12:57:53
In reply to Re: and welcome back, BF...I remember you., posted by bennybenzo on October 7, 2012, at 11:21:15
Good point...I hadnt thought of that.
I have noticed an uptick of anxiety in the morning with tiredness late in the day. Sleep is fine., morning is the worst time for me. Anyone else have trouble with mornings?
Posted by phillipa on October 7, 2012, at 21:12:56
In reply to Re: and welcome back, BF...I remember you., posted by Buckeye Fan on October 7, 2012, at 12:57:53
Me the worst Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on October 8, 2012, at 8:50:22
In reply to ZOLOFT, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 5, 2012, at 16:47:05
i think i had mild nausea for a couple weeks but then it stopped. i just remember eating plain animal crackers and that seemee to help :)
ps. i think it made me a little fat too.
Posted by Buckeye Fan on October 30, 2012, at 14:48:35
In reply to Re: and welcome back, BF...I remember you. » Buckeye Fan, posted by phillipa on October 7, 2012, at 21:12:56
Well it has been over 3 weeks and the medication is having a pretty good effect, even on a low dose. The side effects lasted about 10 days....uncomfortable but tolerable. Motivation is still a problem. Should I give it more time? thanks in advance BF
Posted by phillipa on October 30, 2012, at 20:59:28
In reply to Re: and welcome back, BF...I remember you., posted by Buckeye Fan on October 30, 2012, at 14:48:35
BF I've heard with ad's can take up to three months to work. Phillipa
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