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Posted 3/6/2014 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Ok, so I went to see my doctor today. She started me on 25mg of Zoloft, I'm extremely nervous to swallow this pill. It's really stressing me, I want to try this medicine so bad, but my mind is freaking me out and (I know it sounds nuts) but won't let me take this. I know it's bad to do but I read all the side effects, and it's making me so scared. I was reading about Serotonin Syndrome!? I'm worried, any advice? Especially from those who have been on it?? I just WANT to take it WITHOUT freaking out after. Because once I swallow it, it's gone of course. And after I take it I don't want to 'imagine' symptoms. Please help!😰
Posted 3/6/2014 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
Zoloft is helping me better then any other med Ive taken& Ive been on a few like prozac, celexa, seroquel, busphar, and seroquel &prozac caused more problems then need& so did celexa busphar was ok. But maybe you can try crushing it for the first time& best of luck.
Posted 3/6/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the feedback, still very nervous, but I will eventually need to take it. I just can't live with this anxiety. Jenn 💕
Posted 3/6/2014 3:03 AM (GMT 0)
How comforting this is to have someone else just starting Zoloft the same time as me. I took my first dose of 25 mg yesterday. I was given 50 mg to cut in half for now. Dr. said if in a week or two I feel I am tolerating it and if I feel I am not getting the desired effect I should take the whole pill. Follow up visit in 6 weeks.

I agree. When I read the leaflet I was like- oh no- I don't want to take this drug! Fact is- I tolerate drugs very well and I probably will NOT have any funky side effects. I put it out of my mind and know if I feel bad on it I will tell the doctor and stop the med.

Soul & Healing- how soon did you feel results?

Any advice?

Jenn- lets hope this is a good experience for us!

All my best,

Weary
Posted 3/6/2014 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Jenn, if you had come back from the doctor today with meds for diabetics and you know it was going to
improve your health and life you would be grateful to have it, same go's here these meds were designed
to make us better and improve our lives, stay off Google, and listen to your doctor, it takes a while for
this med to reach therapeutic levels and you need to get started asap! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 3/6/2014 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
Jenn,

Best wishes on your start up. You are going to be just fine. You may experience no side effects at all...or at the very least, the expected ones...but stay positive, and let's count on this being an easy process for you!

Seratonin Syndrome is rare, and happens when one is taking (overly)high doses, or multiple Rx's...you are not at risk for this to happen...not even close.

Let us know how it goes, okay?

You are in our thoughts,

S.C.
Posted 3/6/2014 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
WearyRAsufferer- I'm so glad to have someone else starting at the same time as well! I started this morning and I'm OK. I feel a bit out of it. But nothing horrible 'knock on wood' how are you doing so far?? Hope well, let me know. It's comforting to know someone else is starting this medicine to. Jenn💕

lgm1942- yeah that is true it's just a big part of my anxiety is healthy anxiety. Which includes worrying about having an allergic reaction or something weird from taking medicine. But I will take it , because I do need it. Jenn💕

Scaredy Cat- Thanks so much for your kind words! I'm glad to know I'm not at risk for serotonin syndrome. I'm OK. Just feel out if it. It's hard to describe a kind of 'foggy feeling' is this normal? Thanks for your help and support as always! Jenn💕
Posted 3/6/2014 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenn,

Glad you took the plunge! You need to just take your time and know that these meds usually don't produce "instant" results. It can take up to 4-8 weeks to really see the benefits. It may be less for you. Anyway, fatigue is a common start-up side effect, along with the unmotivated feelings.

If things don't look up within  a week or two, I'd ask your Dr. if you can increase the dosage.

Wishing you the best from a lady who has been on many of the meds, some worked well, some were just OK and others did not agree with me at all. 

I had to learn to stick with the drug and give it the 4-8 weeks for my body to adjust unless my problem was an allergic reaction.

WE are all here cheering you on.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 3/6/2014 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hey girly! I know EXACTLY how you feel!!! I went to see my psychiatrist around Thanksgiving and he wanted to put me on Prozac! Of course I was freaking out!!! I read up about people that had side effects, etc etc. It scared me to death and I actually waited like 5 days to start after I picked up my prescription. Well, the ONLY side effect I have had from this medicine was a headache every now and then (in the beginning) and feeling sleepy! so that's good, right?! Not everyone experiences side effects! I thought I would but nope! Hang in there <3 You will do fine! And if not, there's always something else out there that WILL work for you. Give it a try and see how it does. For me, prozac started working for my anxiety about 3 weeks on it. I know they're different medicines but they're technically the same thing. I have been on it for 3 months now and I feel great! I have no anxiety anymore. And I'm JUST like you. I was diagnosed with MDD @ 12 and I am now 21. I also have GAD. If you ever want to talk, i can send you my email or something! Take care and keep us updated!

-Lisa
Posted 3/7/2014 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenn

Thanks for your feedback! I'm on day 3 of just a half a tab (25 mg)- I have no side effects nor relief. I find the tablets are hard to split in half-one side is always smaller. :(
Because I am tolerating it and not seeing result I am going to go to the whole tablet tomorrow (50 mg)
I'll let you know how I make out.

Keep me posted about you!

All my best
Posted 3/7/2014 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Jenn, it took me weeks after picking up my Zoloft prescription to start taking it, so I completely understand what you must have been feeling! I've had negative experiences with two SSRIs previously and have been hesitant to take the plunge again (it's been nearly five years since my last go), but I finally decided that I needed to deal with my anxiety head-on and this had a good chance to help me. I take Klonopin daily and my psychiatrist suggested taking it about an hour before taking the Zoloft to help me keep calm, and I haven't had any problems yet (I'm about six weeks in).
Posted 3/7/2014 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
I started on .25mg of Zoloft and I was fine. I'm on 100mg now. I'm a big chicken when it comes to medications too. I hesitated taking an antibiotic because one of the side effects was your skin could blister, peel off and you could die!!! I read every side effect that's possible and rarely has one occured. And if it did it was something small that I could handle. I think you'll be fine with such a low dose. And if it works it will be well worth it. I take mine in the evening before bed. That way I sleep through any side effect!!!
Posted 3/9/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenn

Just wondering how you are making out?
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