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Posted 11/19/2010 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
OK so I have been on Zoloft 150mg for 2 weeks now and have had very very few good nights of sleep! Is this a side effect of Zoloft and will it go away? I'm going to sleep ok, sometimes have to take something to help but am waking up after 3-4 hours and can not go back to sleep. I have to function at work and I have 2 little ones at home to take care of. I saw my doc yesterday and she said she thinks the Zoloft is starting to level out for me and my sleep should get better. Any of you experience this with Zoloft and if so, did it improve??? I'm soooo glad its Friday. I want to take an Ambien tonight but am afraid I won't hear the baby if she wakes crying!


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Posted 11/19/2010 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
I think this is a common side effect for all anti-depressants. I'm on Lexapro and for the first couple of weeks, I couldn't sleep without gravol or ativan, and even so I was waking up every couple of hours. My sleep is still a little off (Starting week #3 today) but on the whole it has improved a lot. From what I've heard, this is completely normal :) It should go away eventually! If not, I'm sure your doctor will have a solution for you.
Posted 11/19/2010 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi addie,

According to the information I have read, there can be a link between Zoloft and insomnia -- difficulty sleeping is one of the most  common side effects of Zoloft.

I take my AD meds in the morning to help prevent issues with sleep.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 11/19/2010 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Addie, I don't know if this will be helpful for you, but I have been sleeping better after taking L-Theanine supplements. They are made of a green tea extract (decaffeinated) and are marketed to 'promote relaxation' and have the added benefit or antioxidants.
I also had problems staying asleep (falling asleep has never been a problem for me) but since starting these, I have been sleeping through most nights. Always ask your doctor before starting anything-even natural supplements, to be sure you're not risking an interaction with other medications. You should be able to find these at your local health food store-good luck:)
Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/19/2010 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for the responses! Always a great support team here :)

hmmmm..... L-Theanine??

I'll have to look it up.  The only med I take is the Zoloft, besides otc Zyrtec and vitamins.

Posted 11/20/2010 4:11 AM (GMT 0)
Yes..zoloft turned me into a zombie lol. I switched it to the morning and nothing. Doctor put me on ambien and it worked ok but I'd sleep, walk, txt, and do strange things at night and not remember it, pretty soon I had anxiety about even taking it because I'd do stupid things. Doctor has me on lorazepam now and it works perfect with the prozac, well as perfect as it can be with me.
Posted 11/20/2010 10:09 AM (GMT 0)
I had exactly the same problem when trying Zoloft many years ago. I couldn't stand the loss of sleep and so switched to a different antidepressant before the week was out.

percycat
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