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Effects of tapering off Zoloft?
So far I am only 4 days into tapering off of my Zoloft from 200mg to 150mg. I have been taking this medication for over 10 years and even though I am only tapered down by 50mg my anxiety feels like it’s heightened more than normal. I have now had problems sleeping, shortness of breath, and... read more
Zoloft increasing dosage, is it the same side effects as starting the medication?
I’ve been on Zoloft before, 100mg and it worked really well for me. Eliminated my anxiety and depression. After two years the doctor decided to wean me of to 50mg and I’ve been on 50mg for six months. However I recently had a fall back and my anxiety and depression got really bad to the... read more
Zoloft - how do I know when it’s working?
I was wondering how I would know when Zoloft is starting to work? I’m new to meds and it can be really confusing.
Is excessive sweating a side effect of Zoloft?
Ive been taking 100mg Zoloft for a little over a year now and have been dealing with way excessive sweating for most of that time. Even when I'm not hot, when I sleep, when I get even the tiniest bit nervous. I've been trying to figure out what it could be and read somewhere excessive... read more
Effexor XR blocked ejaculation?
Been taking Effexor XR for one month. I can't ejaculate during sex. Is this a permanent side effect or will it go away over time?
Sertraline - Will sertraline ever work?
Hi all, I came down off Pregabilin in the last three months and my anxiety got so bad I was put on citalopram to start and it didn’t work and now sertraline. I have been on it for a total of 8 weeks and I upped it over 2 weeks ago to 100mg but it was too much for me so I adjusted the dose to... read more
Zoloft 25 mg in first week has made my anxiety worse. Do I stay with it?
I am 26 years old and was on Zoloft from 20-24 years old and it worked before i got off it and was fine. I recently came down with Covid AND got my first dose if the vaccine and my anxiety came flooding back. Started taking Zoloft 6 days ago. Started off at 25mg for the first 4 days then upped it... read more
This is my first time taking Sertraline 100mg?
I been having horrible anxiety attacks. I have never taken anxiety medication for depression medication the doctor recently recommended me Zoloft. I am a little scared to take it. i have never taken anything for anxiety. I am just scared to take it since i have stomach problems and gastritis. I am... read more
Sertraline - teeth grinding on Zoloft 50mg that started after 2 weeks continuing?
After being on Zoloft for over two weeks, I started grinding my teeth and having pain in my teeth. It has already been six days like this. Has anyone had this and did it go away after getting used to it? I'm trying to reach my doctor about this. Please share your experience with me on this... read more
Sertraline Blip - need some reassurance!
Insomnia (50mg for 3 weeks then up to 100mg). Initially had terrible symptoms which eased over two weeks. Week by week I had good and bad days but overall improved mood and sleep was returning. Last week I had the best week so far, really positive with hardly any anxiety. This week started with... read more
Phenelzine and social anxiety?
Has anyone had a successful outcome using phenelzine to treat Social Anxiety, having already tried or been on other antidepressants such as paroxetine? Having researched this medication online over the years, it is often referred to as the gold standard medication for social anxiety. I am... read more
Ativan- Is not working for my anxiety anymore. What is a good alternative?
Hi everyone. I've been on Ativan for over 2 years now. I started taking it for social anxiety, but over the past few months it hasn't been helping my anxiety. In some cases, it will actually make my anxiety worse when taking it. I know my tolerance has gone way up, but even in higher... read more
How do you know when to increase your Zoloft Dose?
I have been on Zoloft now for 5 weeks for anxiety. I have slowly worked my way up to 50 mg. I have been at 50 mg for a little over a week and I felt great, but yesterday and today I feel a little anxious. Not like I was before the Zoloft or while trying to get my body use to the Zoloft (that was... read more
Zoloft - Ok so I just started taking 50mg last night and I didn't fall asleep until two hours later?
... then I woke up exactly 5 hours I had a feeling like a thump in my throat but I also use to get this because of my anxiety I have REALLY bad anxiety to EVERYTHING. well this morning I was ok but towards the middle of the day I noticed when I was up walking my heart rate would go up even told my... read more
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