If you are having heightened anxiety it's not the medication for you. It works for me, but I micro-dose. I take 25 mg for 2-3 days then take a 1-2 day break and then repeat. If I take it regularly I get negative side effects (for me vertigo and the female equivalent of erectile dysfunction). I find that when I do this it takes the edge off my anxiety. It sounds like you might need a different medication though.

6-8 weeks...and when I took it-the same thing happened...so the doc told me to take a smaller dose and work my way up...it did ultimately kick in and start working. I'd stay with it for at least 2 months.

Doc gave me xanax to get me thru the next 30 days - i tried a 0.25 and it did work but i’m a little weary of taking xanax because it’s addicting - thoughts ?

I have been on zoloft for a couple years. I dont remember how long it took to work though. It has worked for me in combination with the other medications I take. If yo are concerned that you are not feeling better, talk to your dr.

what else do you take with it ?

Keep in touch with your doctor regarding your symptoms. It is supposed to be taken as directed by your doctor (usually one dose per day).

When someone first starts taking medication for anxiety, it is also really helpful to be speaking to a therapist, psychologist, etc, to get to the root of what is causing the anxiety. The combination of medication and therapy is very helpful for most people who are just starting to get anxiety. Do you have a therapist?

When I tried Zoloft a few years ago, I started feeling less anxiety on the 28th day. I did end up switching to something else for other reasons, but actually I am going to start taking Zoloft again, because I heard it is an excellent medication.

I would suggest giving it 6 or more weeks. You have come this far, and by sticking with it you should see results in a couple more weeks.

I know it's hard, but you're doing great.

Again, keep in contact with your doctor regarding your symptoms. I know someone, who's doctor put them on 100 mgs, and they are doing great. The dose can be as high as 500 mgs a day for some people. Check with your doctor regarding your particular dosage. And try to be patient, I know it's hard to be patient with medications!

thank you for your comment and yes i do have a therapist and she thinks zoloft is a great med. I have yet to talk to her about the xanax being i just got it 2 days ago

Xanax is a different class of medication than Zoloft.

They probably prescribed Xanax "as needed"? It is a fast acting medication, you will feel it in less than 20 minutes, and it lasts about 4 hours (according to my psychiatrist).

Keep up the therapy. You're doing great!

Stay hydrated. With zoloft, it can work fast in acute anxiety moments, and if you're sensitive to dehydration, it can make you feel funky.

And, some people have to increase their dosage really slowly because of the way zoloft works.

Keep a daily journal to help figure out what works when.

Best wishes.

It takes 6-8 week sometimes a little longer. I take a higher dose of Zoloft. It’s actually helped me along with buspirone. Give it some time. I hope you feel better soon.

what dose do you take ?

Doses vary by the person. Many factors involved in determining the dose. Your weight, general health, taking any other medications, etc.

I have a family member on 100 mgs Zoloft a day and she is living a completely normal life now with zero anxiety.

My psychiatrist says he prescribes up to 500 mgs per day.

Ask your psychiatrist what he/she wants you to do. Only your psychiatrist will know what dose is best for you.

Best wishes.