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Posted 8/18/2014 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety a couple months ago. I went through a similar experience a few years back and took cymbalta and did very well. I recently had this all come back after going off of cymbalta and some personal life changers and alot of stress. I have been on zoloft now for about a month. Started on 12.5 for 2 weeks,25 for 2 weeks and now am at 37.5 for a couple of days. My anxiety has died down a little but my question is had anybody experienced mood swings,crying,increased depression and just feeling not mentally themselves while starting and increasing? Is this relatively normal? Also head feels weird on and off. Just feel mentally off and ofd at times?
Posted 8/19/2014 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I consider myself the "Zoloft Queen", I haven't received my tiara yet but I'm sure it is in the mail.

Whenever my Zoloft was increased I did have some issues at first, but they subsided in time, quite frankly this was the best medication I have ever been on, but I did become very shaky when it was increased past 100 mg's and it didn't go away, even though I needed the increase because the effectiveness was decreasing, my body couldn't handle that much.

I am on a new medication now, and I can tell you tonight my head feels very weird "on and off" too. I don't feel increased depression though, I actually feel somewhat better.

I would definitely talk to your doctor or his nurse if it gets worse, just to see if it is in the norm. Everyone's body does react different, and it may be completely normal to feel this way, but I have a serious anxiety disorder so I need reassurance that what I am feeling is normal.
Posted 8/19/2014 10:13 AM (GMT 0)
When did you go off of the Cymbalta? I'm wondering why they didn't try to put you back on what worked? I loved Cymbalta but it pooped out on me after 6 years. They tried Zoloft but it wasn't a good fit for me. Now I'm trying a combo of Pristiq & Lamictal.

I'd def call your Pdoc & talk about your concerns. That's what they're there for so don't be shy about calling. Keep us updated if you can and best wishes.

Lisa
Posted 8/19/2014 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
I agree that you should mention it to your dr. Zoloft didnt work for me but my ex takes it and he seems to do well on it. Anytime you experience a side effect that worries you you should talk to your dr. I hope it all works for you.
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