Switching medicine

stayingafloat

Regular Member

Joined : Jul 2007

Posts : 87

Posted 8/8/2007 4:20 AM (GMT 0)

Hello to all,

My Dr. swichted me from cymbalta right to zoloft. I am doing o.k., but I wonder if this is good or not? When you are switching medicine does it take the same amount of time to be effective? I think it has been a week and a half or two weeks now. I am just wanting to feel better and I feel a little better, but nothing significant. If anyone can help answer these questions I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Afloat

djdaz_1985

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Joined : Jan 2006

Posts : 2408

Posted 8/8/2007 9:34 AM (GMT 0)

Hi there,

There is no hard and fast answer since peoples bodies metabolise meds at a different rate, but generally I would say to give it 4-6 weeks before you get the full effect. Your body has to get rid of all the Cymbalta that is floating around as well as building up your levels of Zoloft.

I hope this helps

Darren

stayingafloat

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Joined : Jul 2007

Posts : 87

Posted 8/8/2007 8:01 PM (GMT 0)

Thank you both for all the info. I guess I am a bit impatient with meds working. I'm just tired of the process I guess. Well I really appreciate your help and advice.

Take care,

Afloat

stayingafloat

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Joined : Jul 2007

Posts : 87

Posted 8/9/2007 3:39 AM (GMT 0)

Joe,

Hi, are you on a natural regimine that is working for you?, if so I would like to know what it is. It is not my intention to stay on meds long term, just temp. I prefer to go about it in a natural way if possible. Any info would be great.

Thanks,

Afloat

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