Zoloft side effects

[Starrlight]

I’ve been on Zoloft for 5 days. Has anyone experienced pressure in your head while taking Zoloft? What other side effects have you had and isn’t it likely they will go away?

[Call1]

I was on Zoloft for a long time. Side effects are different for everyone. Yes that can be a side effect. You usually will experience 4 of the side effects and they will eventually go away over time.

[Starrlight in reply to Call1]

Thanks Call1! What was helpful to you? I know it’s used for anxiety depression and ocd.

[Call1 in reply to Starrlight]

It's used for depression. Anxiety. Ocd and panic disorders. I had to quit taking it because of diarrhea this time. It will take time to really feel the effects of it. Some side effects your doctor can help you with. Just let them know.

[Starrlight in reply to Call1]

Ok thanks!

[Ddorne]

Starrlight, my sister has been taking Zoloft for a while and it’s working well. No side effects that I know.

[Starrlight in reply to Ddorne]

My sister is too! What a coincidence. Thanks Ddorne

[Hidden]

Ive been on zoloft maybe 21/2 yr. Initially had a little nausea. My biggest issue with Zoloft( and most antidepressants) are the sexual side effects. That by itself is depressing.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I see, thank you.

[mvillarreal]

I wouldn't stop just yet. You might be experiencing some weird symptoms the first couple weeks or so. I've never had the head pressure, but I had really runny stools, some muscle/nerve tension, and dry-heaving. It does go away, though, at least in my experience, when your body gets used to it. Also, be sure to take it with food. Even now, I often get nauseous if I take it without eating something first.

[Starrlight in reply to mvillarreal]

Thanks Mvillarreal! Are you still on Zoloft? How is it helpful to you? I’m not planning on going off of it.

[mvillarreal in reply to Starrlight]

Yes, and in fact, I take a much higher dose than when I first started. It helps with my depression a ton. I feel much less tired during the day than I used to, and when I go through a depressive episode, I still struggle, but the suicidal feelings aren't as intense. I have also found that I cope with my traveling anxiety much better than I used to and have now been on 3 international trips! It's good stuff, but be sure to check in with your therapist regularly. It sometimes loses its effect, and you may need to add some more to your dose eventually.

[Starrlight in reply to mvillarreal]

Thanks for the tips and I’m glad it has helped you. It’s already helping me like when I go out I don’t even think about it as I used to struggle with anticipation anxiety before outings and social anxiety. The pressure in my head is gone now I’m nauseous but could be worse so... I’m happy that it’s starting to work already as I just started on May 20th

[Starrlight in reply to mvillarreal]

I’m on 50 mg to start with

[Starrlight]

This is day 5 on Zoloft. I feel like my mind gets ‘foggy ‘ but I am able to focus. Less intrusive obsessive scary thoughts focused on and I am getting good sensations in my body instead of uncomfortable cortisol rushing through.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

That's great news star! Build on that. I've been on zoloft for a while its helped me tremendously.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Awww that’s so awesome I’m happy for you Slush! I have some hope. Do you recall when it started really making a difference for you?

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

It was a long process for me because at the time i started zoloft, I didnt know my thyroid wasnt working correctly. When I combined the zoloft and thyroid medicine I felt about 100 times better the next day. It was like a night and day difference. From what I've heard it takes 2-3 months for most people to get the full effect so it's a great sign that you feel a difference on day 5. I think everyone who takes antidepressants should have their thyroids tested because it can make all the difference.

[JL74]

I experienced sleep disorders. As in hard to go to sleep. I started taking an additional anti anxiety. At about 30 days everything started to work. Sleep went back to normal.

[Starrlight in reply to JL74]

What additional ant anxiety did you take? Thanks!

[Starrlight in reply to JL74]

On night four I woke up at 2:00 am and never went back to sleep.. hmmm hope this doesn’t become a thing. I’ll hand in there though because I already feel a bit better.

[XoxoFaith in reply to Starrlight]

Glad to know it's working for you let me know if you continues to improve maybe I can try that antidepressant

[Starrlight in reply to XoxoFaith]

Sure I’ll keep you updated (((((((hug))))))

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

That's great you are feeling better. I find going to bed as late as I can helps sleep. Heard some of these drugs including yours can take up to six weeks and can make some feel rock bottom, but may be you have found the right one for you. Its surprising each drug and compound is slightly different and may react differently. Drinking water in sips may helping hydration and preventing with dizziness or a feeling you have a pressure sound in your head. If the symptoms are noticeable get a change of prescription. It sounds like a winner so far!

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Oh hi Hawaii! How are ya? Thanks for that; it’s encouraging and I appreciate your input. I’m so stressed out there was an emergency situation and then I heard disturbing things on the news, I’m twitching which happens when I’m really stressed. But anyway yes I still feel that this med is doing some good already and it’s been 3 weeks tomorrow. Take care and nice to ‘read’ you.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Really pleased it is agreeing with you. Read a post of some one who was on Citalopram and wanted to come off it as she felt so happy and could cope, and it unnerved her. I say don't knock it if I works and you can feel happy and be yourself and get on with your life. What's the difference anyway if you feel depressed with pain and ill health, or going through misery with the virus. At least you are feeling stronger and those nasty low, continual fears have gone. Have a look at Square251 post he cannot get to the doctor but needs to change drugs, and come off some. Perhaps you could let him know at that you have found one which actually helping and tell him how you had help in changing meds. He says he doesn't know how to change and cut down the meds and is stuck in limbo. May be you could him advice you had and how to cut them down without feeling rotten.

[PopcornLover1971]

I took 25 mg last night and woke up after three hours of sleep with burning body parts. After two hours got myself back to sleep but woke up again two hours later feeling dizzy and burning and tingling.These side effects feel pretty significant after one small dose.

Should I keep taking it or try another?