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Posted 8/16/2016 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't have this problem the first time I started Zoloft. This time I seem to have had a dull headache all day. Anyone else get this as a start up side effect but then have it pass?

My doctor said of it lasts more than two weeks I have to go off.
Posted 8/17/2016 8:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Park


Yes I think that is one of the common start up side effects which should pass after a couple of weeks if it dose not get better go back and speak with your doctor.

Hibee
Posted 8/17/2016 10:15 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you, so much for replying Hibee. I hope you're well.
Posted 8/17/2016 1:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Park!

I didn't know you were going back on Zoloft. I'm in the same boat, as I am seriously considering going on lexapro:(

Good luck, my friend❤️
Posted 8/17/2016 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hey M2G&Q!

Sorry sista! I know where you're at as usual. I was fighting the return to Zoloft for awhile but I found that during ovulation and menstruation, I was having a shockingly difficult time with panic attacks and feeling overly emotional if you think about it that's about half the month, so I finally just got up yesterday and started my meds. They've been sitting in the cabinet for months!

I'll be interested to see how you like Lexapro. My doctor said since I only tolerate low doses of Zoloft, if it doesn't work then Lexapro would be next for me. I'm still taking my trusty Xanax too! Let me know how it goes for you. I feel like last we talked you were starting to have those old feelings of not wanting to go out much?
Posted 8/17/2016 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh! Yes! Those feeling of not wanting to go out or drive. Boo!! I decided not to go with beta blocker right now, only because I'd hate to have to wean off that to go on lex.

I just got back from a two week vacay, and I had a decent time. I am just not fully functioning, still. I mean after two years, I'm expecting more.

On top of everything, I am starting an occasional position at the hospital (a position that I've wanted for almost a year now). I'm thinking it will be good for me to get out there an connect with people on a somewhat daily basis, but of course, I'm nervous about all other aspects. Since I'm self employed with my design business, I can chose when I work and can cancel of need be. Not so much at the hospital. I will say, I made it through orientation and computer training on Monday and only used half of a half of Xanax, haha.

If I start the lex, I will let you know everything! I already decided that if I was to start, I'm only starting with 2.5 mg (which I'm prescribed 5 mg to start with). I did get the script filled though. Of course I'm FREAKED OUT! But we are going to Disney in November, so I really need to decide what is going to happen cause I don't want to be anxious at the happiest place on earth. And I don't want a repeat of what happened on the way home from Florida two years ago (giant panick attack that started this whole bout).

I am wishing you the best in your start up Park!! You are so brave and I'm super proud of you. Please let me know if I can help you out in anyway.
Posted 8/17/2016 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh! I feel for you!!

Is there a reason that you would have to go off the beta blocker to take Lexapro? I'm still on mine, as well as the Zoloft.

I think your reasons for considering. Starting the Lexapro are spot on. If you think you aren't living life to the fullest, there's definitely help out there!

What will you be doing at the hospital? I've always wanted to just volunteer at the hospital. I secretly have always wished I had the brain for being a doctor or nurse!
Posted 8/18/2016 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
I think I just didn't want to have to be on another med, other than possibly being on lex. That was my thinking on not taking the beta blocker. But I still have them, and you just never know.

I will be doing reception and volunteer services type stuff. I actually got the job through my volunteer job at the hospital!! I cuddle babies in the NICU (well, cuddle, change them, feed them) and my "boss" for that is head of reception and volunteer services, so it was kind of easy to cross over.

It's an occasional position, which is perfect for me as I won't have to work weekends or holidays.

I, too, have always wanted to be a doctor! But I'm pretty sure I dontt have the smarts for that either, haha!
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