New medication made things worse
So I recently got on A medication called zoloft it's for anxiety/depression I took the medication for less then A week and stopped, I stopped because I felt as though the medication was giving me more panic attacks and irrational behavior. I am going in to see the doctor tommorow to discuss options and what could have caused those feelings. Everyone I spoke to said that I didn't give the medication A long enough time but I couldn't take the feelings I was experiencing I was curious to know if anyone else has had this issue or has this issue. I'm really struggling with my anxiety /panic attacks obviously why I got on the medication and i'm just having A tough time trying to see through this. thanks for all the support people
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Whitney,
it's not in your head - it sounds like that's the way that particular medication affects you.
About 10 years back, I had a similar problem when a doctor put me on Paxil. I kept on with it for 3 months - the initial symptoms went away, but I became a walking zombie. Coming off was hard...I mean HARD.
I'm certainly not a doctor, but if it's making you feel this way, then don't take it.
It sounds so simple, but many times, B vitamins and the like can do the same wonders that medications can.
(For instance, don't know if you read the story on Yahoo last week, but a new study done at both Harvard and Pace Universities found that 30 minutes of exercise a day was more beneficial for heart patients than an angiogram!! Can you believe that?!? It's wonderful! I don't have any health problems, but I love reading stories where natural solutions overtake medical intervention!)
So, again - do what you think is best. If you're second guessing it, then do the program, go through the hard part, and I promise you'll start seeing results.
I am!!
Best of luck to you!
Michael
it's not in your head - it sounds like that's the way that particular medication affects you.
About 10 years back, I had a similar problem when a doctor put me on Paxil. I kept on with it for 3 months - the initial symptoms went away, but I became a walking zombie. Coming off was hard...I mean HARD.
I'm certainly not a doctor, but if it's making you feel this way, then don't take it.
It sounds so simple, but many times, B vitamins and the like can do the same wonders that medications can.
(For instance, don't know if you read the story on Yahoo last week, but a new study done at both Harvard and Pace Universities found that 30 minutes of exercise a day was more beneficial for heart patients than an angiogram!! Can you believe that?!? It's wonderful! I don't have any health problems, but I love reading stories where natural solutions overtake medical intervention!)
So, again - do what you think is best. If you're second guessing it, then do the program, go through the hard part, and I promise you'll start seeing results.
I am!!
Best of luck to you!
Michael
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Hi Whitneytb
I had a similar experience, the generic of Zoloft gave me several side effects. Some people seem to have no adverse reactions but it took me 6 weeks to adapt to the medication. I had sleep issues and dizzy spells and this from just 50Mg.
I backed off and took 25Mg for two weeks before upping the dose. I think when we have anxiety the added issue of side effects just compounds our problems and the anxiety.
I was encouraged to stay the course by folks who said it had vastly improved their quality of life.
I stayed with it and after 6 weeks there was a tremendous improvement. Like me, you may be sensitive to SSRI medication and it may take some time to adjust.
Best wishes
I had a similar experience, the generic of Zoloft gave me several side effects. Some people seem to have no adverse reactions but it took me 6 weeks to adapt to the medication. I had sleep issues and dizzy spells and this from just 50Mg.
I backed off and took 25Mg for two weeks before upping the dose. I think when we have anxiety the added issue of side effects just compounds our problems and the anxiety.
I was encouraged to stay the course by folks who said it had vastly improved their quality of life.
I stayed with it and after 6 weeks there was a tremendous improvement. Like me, you may be sensitive to SSRI medication and it may take some time to adjust.
Best wishes
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Hello Whitney,
Just to let you know, my husband is having a very hard time finding a med that will help him now. At one time he was on cymbalta and it helped him tremendously. As many people do though, he quit taking it after a few months because he thought he was better and did not need it. I discouraged him from quitting but he would not listen to me. After 2 or 3 months guess what, his anxiety was back. There were several events that may have triggered his new onset but since this time he cannot find a med that will control his anxiety. In fact, every med he takes seems to excalate his anxiety. He is currently on xanax which relieve his anx some but just does not last longer than an 1 1/2 hrs. He also takes lexapro now and has for about 3 weeks and it is not helping but escalates his anxiousness.Good luck to you and hang in there! I will say a prayer for you!!!DL
Just to let you know, my husband is having a very hard time finding a med that will help him now. At one time he was on cymbalta and it helped him tremendously. As many people do though, he quit taking it after a few months because he thought he was better and did not need it. I discouraged him from quitting but he would not listen to me. After 2 or 3 months guess what, his anxiety was back. There were several events that may have triggered his new onset but since this time he cannot find a med that will control his anxiety. In fact, every med he takes seems to excalate his anxiety. He is currently on xanax which relieve his anx some but just does not last longer than an 1 1/2 hrs. He also takes lexapro now and has for about 3 weeks and it is not helping but escalates his anxiousness.Good luck to you and hang in there! I will say a prayer for you!!!DL