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Posted 5/24/2016 8:46 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not sure if this is normal or not?
I started Zoloft yesterday morning, and now I'm dreading the next pill. I'm on the lowest dose. 25 mg

I've had these side effects:
Feeling flushed
Tingling kind of feelings like pins & needles in arms and hands
Head feels heavy and "whoozy" especially when I look different directions ... Almost like a dizzy feeling but not quite dizzy.
Extremely dry mouth
Insomnia... Waking up every 1 1/2 hours feeling more anxious/jittery/nervous.. Ugh


I'm obviously sensitive to medicine. When I was on Prozac I had to start off at 10mg for a while.

Thanks in advance
Posted 5/24/2016 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sounds like the normal start up side effects things should improve but can sometimes take a couple of weeks and if they don't go back and speak with your doctor.

Hibee
Posted 5/24/2016 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
L.,

I think that some of how you are feeling may be anticipatory anxiety about experiencing unwanted effects...

Try your best to stay positive and not 'expect' any ill effects.

Use your coping skills, and keep us updated...we'll keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 5/24/2016 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Lisa,

Ask your doctor if you can cut your dose to 12.5 for the first week or two. That's what I had to do to ease into taking Zoloft and it worked like a charm! Just remember, they're called startup side effects for a reason! They usually go away when your body adjusts. Also remember that you're anxious about taking the Med on top of your usual anxiety so some of those symptoms are probably just your nerves!
Posted 5/24/2016 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have taken two days of the full tablet. Is it too late to split in half?
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