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Can I take Nyquil after only 1 dose of 50mg Zoloft?
My doctor prescribed me Zoloft to help with my anxiety and and insomnia, however I wasn't given much of a guide for it. I took 1 pill last night but had a bad reaction, insomnia, aggression, irritation, thoughts of death, my anxiety spiked. They told me to stop taking it so I didn't take anymore... read more
Extreme lethargy with Zoloft?
This is my 4th week on zoloft for depression and anxiety. I started with 25mg and am now at my prescribed dose of 100mg daily. I take it at night after my dinner. I am terribly lethargic all day, I feel like I'm in a fog and it's making it impossible to do practically anything productive. I sleep... read more
Is weight loss normal on sertraline? (Zoloft)?
I started taking sertraline 25mg in may, and went back to the doctor to get a higher dosage (50mg). I weighed about 250 pounds before I began the pills. I am 5’10 and 23 years old. I have no health issues or history. No other medications. I’m not complaining because I needed to lose weight, but now ... read more
Lexapro side effects - bad gas?
I have been on Lexapro 20 mg for three weeks and have been experiencing very bad gas. I was previously on Zoloft for over 6 months and it was not working for me. I feel little to no different on this medication, except for bad gas and I am highly agitated quite easily.
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 racing h... read more
Going from 25mg to 50mg Zoloft dose?
I have taken 25mg of Zoloft for a little over a month and my doctor says that since she sees slight improvement that she wants to up it to 50. I hate medication side effects and had bad nausea when first starting the 25. I’m nervous to up the dosage because I don’t want my anxiety to get even worse ... read more
Did your Restless Leg Syndrome increase with Zoloft?
I have Restless Leg Syndrome/Limb Movement Disorder. Has anyone who has RLS or PLMD taken this medicine? Did you experience an increase in symptoms? I need relief from anxiety, but I'm afraid to go on an SSRI for this reason!
Is it safe to take valerian root if I am take Zoloft 25mg?
started to take Zoloft about two weeks ago and I was wondering if I can take valerian to calm anxiety.
Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro?
I have been on Zoloft for about five years and it is no longer working. My doctor switched me to Lexapro and recommended taking my 25 milligrams of Zoloft every other day and the start Lexapro. Has anyone ever switched between SSRI's? Is there any harm in swapping them right away to avoid... read more
Can I take hydrocodone while taking Zoloft? If so when?
I want to be safe, so can I take my hydrocodone in late evening? Without many side effects
Sertraline - How bad is insomnia on Zoloft ?
Hi there just wondering how long the side effects of Zoloft “ insomnia “ and “sleepless “ nights last , recently diagnosed for PTSD am hesitant on starting this med I was previous on mirtazapine to help sleep as I am suffering badly at present Insomnia almost nightly . The Dr are aware this and pres... read more
Sertraline - taking 100mg of Steraline?
I have been in 100mg of steraline (Zoloft) for 3 months but I had to stop taking it because I was on a birth control that made me incredibly sick for 3 weeks before my weird. I had just taken one last night and woke up this morning feeling very nauseous, shaky, getting cold chills and having slight... read more
Next step SSRI vs SNRI or stay on what I am on? How to know what to do next?
I have been on Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft and now Lexapro. All this in the last 20 years. I was on Zoloft the longest. That started not working after months and up to a year adjusting dosages. I started on Lexapro 60 days ago and found in the last week of that 60 days was very off. Off like anxiety... read more
Duloxetine - I was on Zoloft for 20+ years. It stopped working, so my doctor put me on Cymbalta.
I am taking 30 mg of Cymbalta at night and I am tapering off of Zoloft. I was on 200 mg. Went to 150mg for 2 weeks then I went to 100mg for 2 weeks then 50mg every other day for a week. I am off now for a week. I have so much depression and anxiety I can’t stand it. All I do is cry. Is it the new m... read more
Trintellix 10mg is working for me but my mood is still down.Is it an option to up to 20mg?
I have MDD, PTSD, ADHD. Doctor prescribed me Trintellix 2 months ago in addition to Cymbalta 20mg/day,Zoloft 50mg/day. Trintellix worked to reduce anxiety, also (not intended purpose though) my mind became sharper a bit. But I am still in "lack of battery" mood. As I'm still prescribed other SNRI... read more
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