Zoloft

[Sarah0816]

Anyone on Zoloft? Side effects first week ? I'm on day 7

[Dorsey]

Hi. Tried it for 3 nights felt dreadful won't take it anymore.

[Megapanda in reply to Dorsey]

You probably came off it too quick it's common to get side effects when you first start it as your body has to regulate

[Megapanda]

Yeah I used to take it . Well it's called sertraline here but it's the same group. What sort of side effects did you have ?It's common to get side effects for most people they go / reduce after a few weeks. It took me about 4 weeks and change in dosage before I felt any better .

[Sarah0816 in reply to Megapanda]

Yeah sertraline I mean. I have nausea and more restlessness then usual. Trying to stick it out

[MFM008]

i took it for 21 years, noticed stomach issues, sweating more, but that was the worst, otherwise i was normal. I got off of it and fell apart.

[Figgins42 in reply to MFM008]

Why did you stop taking it if you don't mind me asking?

[katyee8]

How do you feel taking it for the past 7 days? I just started a low dosage of 25 mg. I had taken 50 mg. for many, many years and I felt much better with it. Initially, it really calmed my anxiety and depression. I was working weekly with a very fine psychiatrist who I still work with less frequently. But I didn't feel any side effects honestly and so far I don't think I do either. It does take time I think to get used to any antidepressant. I hope this helps you.

[Sarah0816 in reply to katyee8]

I have nausea and some restlessness? A little more anxious feeling. I'm trying to stick it out

[designguy]

I took it for a number of years but it didn't help me much. The only side effect I had was some mild sexual dysfunction. It can take 2 to 3 weeks to work and even up to 6 weeks so give it time. The majority of initial issues are caused by being hyper-vigilant and focusing so much internally on what is going on with yourself so try to relax and give yourself time and self-compassion to adjust while it's taking effect.

[Sarah0816 in reply to designguy]

Thank you , I'm trying to push through

[Freesoul66]

Sarah, I’ve been on Zoloft for years now… it helped me tremendously with my post partum depression and now w menopause. No side effects whatsoever, but you have to give it 4 weeks and then 6 weeks for sure to build up in your body.. you should feel better after about 4 weeks. It really does not come w side effects. I just started to feel like myself again.. both times. But you have to be patient. I was on 50mg for years. Now on 150 and still no side effects and just a good balance. Has to be put on HRT also… was not in good shape at all all throughperi and menopause. Have found balance now. It helped ,e a lot with anxiety and also mood swings. Hang in there… you will feel better soon. One of the better SSRIs for sure. I tried many thru the years…Good luck!

Let us know how you are doing!

Xoxo ❤️

[Sarah0816 in reply to Freesoul66]

Thank you, I wish I didn't have any side effects. Making me fatigued and more anxious ugh. Trying to stick it out

[Freesoul66]

Give it a few more weeks. What are your side effects?

[Sarah0816 in reply to Freesoul66]

Nausea, feeling a little more anxious than usual some like dizziness off and on fatigue feeling

[Freesoul66]

You are only one week in… sounds like you could feel all of this…as long as it’s not unbearable I would give it another week or two…. Good luck, you definitely should feel a change after 4 weeks, and then 6 weeks about back to your normal self. If you don’t then it’s not the right Ed… xoxo

[Sarah0816 in reply to Freesoul66]

Thank you tomorrow will be 2 weeks. I just hate this . It's the anxiety more then anything getting to me. Wish med would work sooner

[Freesoul66]

**med

[Freesoul66]

How are you feeling? U should be about 3 weeks now ….?

[Sarah0816 in reply to Freesoul66]

Hi there, I'm doing ok today. Haven't had much anxiety today. Still having fatigue and not big appetite. Dr upped my dosage to 50 yesterday

[Freesoul66]

That is great news. Hang in there… I am pretty sure you will be better at 50 and stick w that for a while. Only if u feel after a few weeks you re still not right u increase. But I’m positive you will get back to yourself at 50 mg ❤️

[Sarah0816 in reply to Freesoul66]

Thank you, I think the 25 wasn't enough for my anxiety. I did notice a few hours after taking it my head feels weird like extreme brain fog then goes away. Hoping this dose will be good for me 😊

[Freesoul66]

Fabulous! Good luck! Keep us posted!! It is so important to the the emotional support as well thru the process !! 🤞💕

[Sarah0816 in reply to Freesoul66]

Definitely, thank you for checking in on me I really appreciate it ❤️