more about Zoloft?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:49 pm

I currently have been raised to 200 mg of Zoloft. It does take several weeks to feel a difference. I have had no side effects and have been taking it for 5 years. The dosage has been increased over the years. The best time to take it is in the morning. I did take it at night and I was having trouble sleeping. Now it is better taking it in the morning.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:07 pm

hi rosie it took me a while to adjust to zoloft i started at 25 but my doctor had to decrease it to 12 due to seretonin syndrome i know it doesnt seem like much but it really has helped me and i didnt realize this until i stopped taking it and my panic attacks came back i get them randomly so its very frustrating for me but the zoloft really does help im back on 12mg and plan to stay on it for at least 6months or longer if necessary but let me tell you the first week i was on it was really rough my anxiety seemed worse and i couldnt sleep i had night sweats etc im glad i stuck it out hope this helps oh yea and i now take my dose in the early evening

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:49 am

It's important to understand that adding a medication that alters the amount of neurotransmitters in the brain will cause a chemical imbalance and will take four weeks, give or take, depending on the person, for your neuronal networks to return to homeostatis, and for your new drug to reach a therapeutic level.

So stick it out for at least four weeks, maybe a little bit longer. Just keep letting your doctor know when the side effects are bothering you, and you'll be fine. (p.s. I'm glad Zoloft is working so well for so many of you!!!)

<span class="ev_code_BLUE">Oh to be me again - I take 40mg of Nexium for my med-induced nausea.</span>