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Posted 9/20/2013 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
I am 24 yr old female just started the lowest dose of this possible for now. DId it help with anyones symptoms mine are mostly pain and muscle tension and always crying!!!

any type of medicine makes me nervous!
Posted 9/20/2013 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
I am 26 and took Zoloft 50 mg for about 5 years. Tapered off and was off of it for about 6 months. Went back on it 12 weeks ago. I started with 25 mg for 4 weeks, 50 mg for 8 weeks and just recently went up to 75 Mg and plan on staying there for the foreseeable future. I did have heightened anxiety for the first 6 weeks or so while my body got use to the drug. I take .25 mg of Xanex as needed. Usually only once a week at most , but during the first 6 weeks it was at least once a day and sometimes twice.

I am not a crier at all but when my anxiety is high I cry as well. Zoloft is a great drug. Give it 12 weeks or so before you make any decision on if you like it or not. It does take some time to get into your system.
Posted 9/20/2013 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Zoloft is a wonderful drug - give it time - we all want to be better immediately, but give Zoloft the time to get into your system and you will find a big difference. Don't give up.
Posted 9/20/2013 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
i took my first .25mg tonight and felt my stomach is upset, is this normal? its a very low dose?
Posted 9/20/2013 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Very very normal to have stomach issues. They will subside very soon- my experience it was about a week.
Posted 9/20/2013 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
I took Zoloft for about 5 years maybe more or less went off it about a year ago took about 10 months before my anxiety went through the roof been back on 50mg for about 2 months now feel much better took xanax for about the first week daily then couple times a week for the rest of the month. I have not needed a xanax in about a month symptoms are greatly reduced not gone but better going to the dr. in about two weeks I am going to see about uping my dosage. hope this helps oh yea it upset my stomach the first week or so also
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Posted 9/20/2013 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
bullbull-
You and I have the same story almost to a T. I was on 50 mg for 5 years. Went off for 6 months. Back on now for 12 weeks or so. My doc upped my dose to 75Mg. I also take Xanex as needed. Usually never though. Zoloft really helps keep me calm and focused. I am very resistant to taking Xanex so my doctor thought upping my Zoloft a little would help keep the panic at bay.
Posted 9/20/2013 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
ok good to know what about weight loss? I have recently lost weight and dont want to loose anymore!
Posted 9/20/2013 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
Paisleyg
has the increase helped? I am very reluctant to take xanax myself so if uping my dosage will do away with more symptoms that would be great.
Posted 9/20/2013 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
does it cause you to feel like you have indigestion?
Posted 9/20/2013 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
I have never had any weight loss or gain issues nor indigestion with Zoloft. Pretty much side effect free for me.
I just increased my dose 3 days ago so only time will tell if it helps. I am sure it will though. Has not failed me yet. :)
Posted 9/21/2013 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
ok keep me posted! im only on .25 now upset stomach for the first 2 days so far :(
Posted 9/21/2013 9:33 AM (GMT 0)
Did any of you have slight intermittent anxiety in the beginning of the 6th week?

I h e gradually gotten better but I still suffer this annoying spacey kinda anxiety that lingers on n off..

I'm hoping it'll pass soonish
Posted 9/21/2013 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
Student24- From what I understand serotonin mainly resides in your stomach so it only makes sense that your stomach would feel upset when you first begin Zoloft. It should subside in a week or so. Be patient and maybe take some Pepto or Emetrol for the nausea.

Ninlow- I personally have anxiety that lingers on and off so I am not sure if this is a side effect of the drug or not. Be sure and take it the same time everyday- my doc seems to think this is very important.
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