Zoloft & it's side effects

I had my first panic attack in 1993. Went through counseling and was put on .25 of Xanax every 5 hours. Through educating myself I was able to beat it and was free of panic n anxiety until 2007. At that Point it returned w avengence. I seemed professional help and was put on 5mg of lexapro. Helped in first week was wonderful. I was taking the 5 mg for 5 years until 2 months ago. I was having breakthrough panic attacks constantly. My family dr said increase it to 10 mg I said I'm very sensitive to meds he said I don't know how 5 mg was helping its not a clinical dose. I said it did. I had Xanax as a rescue med. I tried to increase the lexapro n had awful side effects to point of massive panic. Went back in therapy to avoid med route as I gained over 40lbs w lexapro which I'm down 27 of that now. I am taking .25 of Xanax 3x a day now it helps a little but still having issues driving etc... Zoloft 25 mg was prescribed. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO TAKE IT. If I have the dizzy or increased panic from it than what??? Help any thoughts abt Zoloft n what's to expect.

I just started on Zoloft last week and they started me on 50 mg. I am having really bad side effect from it including feeling spaced out, really sweaty all the time, and chest pain in the center of my chest which my mom says could be indigestion as this is a common side effect. My mom is on zoloft ans said she felt weird the first two weeks she was on it and then felt so much better. The side effects are so bad though that I am going to call my doctor on Monday and see if she can lower my dosage. Maybe 25 mgs wont give you quite as much trouble as it is giving me. I have also still been ahving panic attacks daily and was up all night last night with one. My doctor said that this would happen until I had enough zoloft in my system to start working which could take about 4-6 weeks.

U on a rescue med?

I will I read some other chat boards people love it n had miniumn side effects. My mom took it years ago no issues what so ever. The lexapro did make me sleepy. I took it before bed. Tonight I will take first dose. It freaks me out n I don't want to gain any weight. I always revert to my pharmacy. They seem to be well educated on these meds. Do u take it at night or in AM?

Some other things I have heard is nausea n heart racing. Nothing of what ur having. I'm wondering if its anexity w u.

Omg that's great. I was out to dinner last night I did not start it. I'm really trying to stay positive. The social part takes work. I'm so glad u feel good today. It's a turning point. 😊

I have actually been using zoloft at 100 mg for the past 8 years. I recently tried to switch meds to Celexa because I was allergic to something in the generic form of Zoloft and had to use brand name. It was getting rather expensive, so I thought if I switched to a different SSRI that also came in a generic I wouldn't have the same problem. I weened down from my Zoloft over a month and a half and begain the Celexa (20 mg). By the 4th day on the Celexa, I had bad reaction (mind racing, talking a mile a second, felt very hyper) so I went back to using the Zoloft. I now have to ween back up on it, and I'm getting the side effects such as increased anxiety. I always took my Zoloft at bedtime because it did have a tendency to cause drowsiness for me. I am on the 2nd week of 50 mg right now, and will increase to 75 mg this weekend. I am hoping it will alleviate the breakthrough anxiety to a minimum as I am getting it just about everyday. I wake up feeling okay, but by noon or mid-day I'm getting that anxious feeling again. I also have allergy problems right now which I am sure is adding to my sufferings. I know it will get better, but I want it to be NOW. I hate this feeling that is in my body, and I do all the breathing techniques and meditation. Sometimes it helps, but lately it hasn't been. I'm also perimenopausal and very close to menopause so I'm sure hormonal issues are a big factor as well. I'm just a mess right now.

My experiences in the past with Zoloft side effects are that they usually subside by the time 4 weeks rolls around. Most start subsiding by 2 weeks in, and the others by the time it has built up in your system. I've always had good luck with Zoloft and hope it continues for me. I will NOT be switching meds again if I don't absolutely have to. I don't ever want to go through this again. I'm a lifer with Zoloft. Don't care if I have to take a med for the rest of my life to make me feel normal. It's worth it.

As far as weight gain, Zoloft can cause weight gain, but just watch your eating habits and stay away from junk and processed foods (these are not good for you anyway). Drink lots of water to help keep your system flushed. I think I gained 20 lbs when I first went on Zoloft, and that will kind of stick around for a while. I know that part sucks, but again I'd rather be 20 lbs. heavier than to feel like total yuck everyday.

Good Luck. I hope things work out for you. Keep your fingers crossed that mine will diminish very soon. Hugs.

I started Zoloft last night. I took 25 mg which isnt even a dose and I felt a little sick this morning and a little spaced out. Should I feel this with one pill and its even half a dose at that?

I started Zoloft yesterday too but I took mine around 1pm. Today is day 2. I haven't had any side effects yet *knock on wood* or if I have, then they were very minimal that I just contributed to my everyday anxiety symptoms. I hope it continues to go well.

How are you coming along?

once you go threw the side effects you will be ok.