Zoloft

Dr put me on a different med. I was on Prozac but wasn't noticing difference. He prescribed me Zoloft. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences on this. He said I may have some negative side effects in the beginning but didn't describe what those might be. He also said after about 3 weeks it should work well for me.

Zoloft has worked really well for me. I have taken it most of the time since 1997 (!) so I might be able to help answer any questions you have.

When starting or increasing dosage, I have only ever had slight headaches , nothing too bad, and a bit of a jittery feeling, like one too many cups of coffee.

There are always people who have bad experiences - but in my experience, you don't want to hear those! :)

I was also told it would take weeks, but honestly, I started feeling better within days, and I hope you do too!

What other questions or concerns do you have?

Hi

I hope the Zoloft works well for you I know a lot of people who have had good results with it.

Keep us posted.

Hibee

StressFree, I also recently started Zoloft. this is my first time on any kind of meds. I have dealt with my GAD in the past ok, but I now have situational depression along with the panic attacks. I am like you....wanting to know what will happen!! I started out at 12.5mgs. I am also taking Klonopin for the anxiety. I didn't have to bad of a reaction. It seems the 3rd day for me is the worse. On the 12.5 I had a really bad depression day. did that for one week and then went to 25mgs. On the 3rd day I had increased anxiety that lasted a couple days. I stayed on that for almost 3 weeks. My third week was rough as I had some major things going on but I made it through. But I do believe it was due to what was going on in my life that week. I have been on the 50mgs for one week. Once again the 3rd day was the worse. I had very increased anxiety and then was so tired I just sat on my couch all afternoon and evening. Something that I did find on the internet. That taking Zoloft with food increases the absorption and can increase side effects. I don't know if its true but I tried it on Monday morning. I now take it on an empty stomach and wait 2 hours to eat and it worked for me. I still have some anxiety but nothing I can't handle. Mostly like the jitters and I do still have times of depression and despair, but once again, it situational. So when I think on those things I get very down. Hope this helps and good luck!