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Zoloft working for anyone?

anxiouschick
anxiouschick
Hi! I know my doctor is going to switch my medicine when I see him tues and im super nervous. I do a lot outside of medication to manage my anxiety like therapy not drinking alcohol coffee support groups excersize meditation etc.... But I think meds have helped me too
I am on Prozac now and it worked on and off for a couple years but now it's obviously not working. My anxiety has come back. Panic attacks and all crying not wanting to get out, the whole lot. Usually it will come and go and then I'm back to my old self but this time it's hung around 1.5 months. And last time close to three. And that was six months ago

We've tried different doses to no avail this time. I've also tried to go on some other meds. I was on Effexxor which was amazing until I tried to go off it. I also did a couple weeks of celexa and the side effects were bad. Same with Paxil. I felt like I was on a bad trip

The only one I havent tried is Zoloft. Any success stories here? Not looking for a lecture on how bad these psychotropic drugs are. I know that but I think me wanting to jump off a building is worse.
Just some thoughts on zoloft.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been on it about 6 weeks now and I'm not impressed. But that doesn't mean it won't work for you. I started at 50 mg, and went up to 150 mg per day, now I'm weaning back down to 50 mg and working with a psychiatrist because my family doc gave up. Like you. I have tried all the meds, Celexa being the only one that worked for many years, then finally it seemed like it stopped working on me and anxiety took over my life. I don't know if the psychiatrist is going to switch the med once I wean down or not. Most of the side effects I had with the others were heart palpitations and stomach upset. I didn't have symptoms per se with Zoloft though, just that it doesn't seem to be helping me. Good luck to you!
anxietymc
anxietymc
I was on it for about two years for anxiety/mild depression in combination with therapy.

The only symptom I had was drowsiness during the first weeks of taking it.

It definitely helped me get through the days. I don't have any complaints personally with regards to Zoloft.

For me it was Prozac that cause terrible side effects. But everyones body reacts differently. So just make sure you are aware of the side effects, keep a journal of your experience during the start of taking them and stay in communication with your doctors.

Good luck! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Zoloft is the number one prescribed SSRI for anxiety and panic. It is quite good. Can be started in small doses(25 mg) and titrated to therapeutic dose. It is not associated with weight gain, or alot of real heavy side effects, although it still does have some sexual dysfunction side effects, but that does not always mean it's gonna happen to you. It is actually one of the milder SSRIs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Prozac is tough and it's an older SSRI.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It was the second SSRI patented in 1987. Zimelidine was the first in 1986, but was a disaster. here's a interesting bit of trivia; SSRIs were derived from brompheneramine(Dimetapp).
deleted_user
deleted_user
Zoloft worked great for me. I also was tired first couple of weeks and maybe a little nausea at the start but it worked wonders for my anxiety. And I had no trouble weaning off of it when I wanted to stop.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am amazed at the different reactions people have to anti-anxiety and antidepressive medications. You can talk to 100 people and everyone have a different experience with any given medication. My doctor did tell me that Zoloft has a low chance of side effects, so if it's helping you, let it help! Wishing everyone here a great night and weekend full of peace!
anxiouschick
anxiouschick
Thanks everyone for all your replies. I'm looking forward to getting on something that works again. My anxiety is just chronic all the time, it totally sucks, sometimes it goes berzerk and other times it is a little calmer, but for the last month and 1/2 it's just around. My friend calls it a Buzzard that sits on my shoulder. UGH.
I'm doing a lot of stuff to get better hopefully this will be another key'
Community LeaderMid
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Zoloft works to reduce my resting anxiety levels, due to generalized anxiety disorder with social phobia and chronic mild depression.

I started out with 25 mgs, then stopped because I was feeling better.

After about three weeks, I had a major panic and anxiety attack, and am on 50mgs in the morning. I make sure to take it with a full glass of water.

Give it a try and keep track of everything.

Best wishes.
George70101
George70101
Zoloft is decent and worth a try, its helped the women I'm currently dating. Odly enough, it seems to be more effective in women then men.
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