I just started taking zoloft 2 days ago and i keep getting this eye thing.. its like my eyes feel like they are blurry and they can focus but not like normal, its not like seeing everything nice and bright like it is when im not on anything, they feel like they are kind of like wondering a bit and when i try to focus its harder. I used to have this side affect when i was going thru withdrawls from paxil. does anybody know if this will go away. I cant talk to the dr cuz he just looks at me like i am weird and making excuses.
Just started taking zoloft the same side affect I had in the withdrawl symptoms with paxil?
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- 22 Jan 2011 by indianangel1232
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- paxil, zoloft, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety and stress
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caringsonbj22 Jan 2011
I have had experience with lack of focus and what may not be the name for it but sort of twitching its not the ability to look and see without movement of the eye and it does not feel normal, most or all of these are SSRI's, celexa, paxil, the one that didn't do that to me was Lexapro but having said that what bothers one person does not always have the same effect on another I know these feelings are horrible, I do dislike Paxil my mother had a horrible fall and the doctor thought her being in for a long time thought Paxil might help her she told him in no und=certain terms no way, I wish I could be of more help there are other drugs that are older like the one I mentioned to another person (but since I do not know your condition I will not take that route) please take care and be safe
sweetie pie23 Jan 2011
Hi iandianangel1232! I have been on Zoloft for years now and I do not recall any side effects that interfered with my eyesight. Do you wear glasses? I was asking you this because you may need to get an eye exam to see if anything has changed since your last prescription. If not, it may be a side effect since you experienced the same symptoms with Paxil. Everyone can react different to these SSRI'S. It is unusual for a doctor not to respond to your concerns about your medications. Is he/she a psychiatrist? I recommend that anyone who has a mental illness be seen by a psychiatrist. It is with my own experiences that I say this. These Mental Health Care professionals are very experienced in their field. I had worked beside them for many years and I also receive their services. I would not hesitate to bring your concerns up regarding any side effects you may experience to your doctor until he responds to you.
arcanoidc...24 Jan 2011
It could possibly be withdrawl effects from the paxil.I have heard in some rare cases.That paxil can cause withdrawl syptoms even 6 months after you stop it.So it could be the paxil because my phychiatrist is always telling me that after i stop a medication.That I have should ween myself off of it and not just stop taking it cold turkey.I hope this helps some.If symptoms continue to occur go back and see your doctor asap.
Sincerely,arcanoidcyst16
Sacosam25 Jan 2011
Hi Indianangel1232: 'at's a mighty long handle you got there girl "LOL"! How 'bout if I address you as IA12... OK? Anyway, as a guy with a combined total of near 15 yrs. on SSRI's, I figure I might be able to speak with some bit of intelligence on the subject. To qualify... 2yrs.&3mos. on Prozac , 3 yrs. on Citalipram/Celexa , near 4 yrs. on Zoloft , &6+/- yrs. on Sertraline. There , i'm qualified. Zoloft & Sertraline are supposed to be the same, the only difference being "Brand vs Generic"! Well this Clown says no way! But 2 each, Her/His own. My suggestion is get together with your Doctor and a list of other Drugs that you're taking... and... YOU TELL THAT EXCUSE FOR A DR. TO SIT UP STRAIGHT, LISTEN , & ACT DECENT OR YOU'LL FIND ANOTHER DR... AND IF HE DOSEN'T , YOU DO THAT! ! Hey Girl, remember who's payin' the bill"! I think...
indianangel1232
26 Jan 2011
Ya know, some days i will get this feeling of being normal and then all the sudden out of nowhere i just cant handle anything, even the smallest thing. I still cant seem to commit myself to going to work. its very weird I get so overwhelmed just thinking about it. I cant think about life at all or i will start to feel like i am losing control.. well i really didnt feel like i had control anyways.. but i then just feel like i need to get out of my own body and fast. So I called the Dr that is a butt head and told his office i didnt want to see him and i need another dr. so another dr got on the phone and suggested that i see one of the counselers in the office and maybe i dont need meds. HA HA wouldnt that be nice.. Ya know i have never held down a job until i was put on paxil then i held one for a few years. It felt good...
indianangel1232
26 Jan 2011
So far since i have been off the paxil.. i have tried Lexapro, Welbutrin and zoloft... the Welbutrin is out all together that was not a good choice for me. the lexapro and the zoloft gave me the same effects as the withdrawl affects i had coming off the paxil. I am scared to death to just keep taking it and MAYBE it will be fine, and then what if its not I have to totally withdrawl again form another med. I am super sensative to meds, if i took one for a month it would be like i was taking it for a year to get off of. what do I do.. waht do I do... What do I do???
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OK its kind of weird how i was taking the paxil i was actually going thru withdrawls for about 2 years but i didnt know they were withdrawls i was taking like 1/2 pill every few days and i guess my body was acting funny for a while but until the last 6 months i was ok all except for the brain zaps for the last 2 years. then for the last 6 months i was unable to focus i litterally had to wear reading glasses to see anything, and i have very good eye site. then i was obbsessing over weird stuff and i was very moody and very slurred speech. So i figured i would stop taking the paxil.I stopped taking it the day after christmas, oh boy what a ride that was!!! And sure enough i was able to see again very clearly and i wasnt disoriented and confused anymore. after about 2 weeks. but the weird thing was is that when i was n the paxil the whole dose that the doc gave me it worked fine and i had no side affects except for the ussual.. weight gain, constipation, loss interest in sex.
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So my theory is... That maybe when i took the zoloft the dose was so little that maybe my body went right into withdrawl and that maybe i should keep taking it. I dont want to go blind. I took it and the 2nd day my eyes felt like they were going crossward and i was even more depressed i couldnt move. I didnt take it the 3rd and 4th day and by the forth day which is today. I feel much better than i did while i was taking it. but at the same time not a normal feeling like i can get up and cope with life. If i hear anything that might upset me i cant breath and i start to cry and i still cant get to work or dedicate myself to life it has no meaning feeling. My eyes are doing that funky thing today though, thats what makes me think its not a reaction to the drug, its a withdrawl symptom. Its so weird and hard.I mentioned to my dr what he thought i should do and he says ( well... what do u want to do) UGH... if I knew what to do I wouldnt need you. Y doesnt any of the DR's get it, and yes this is a phsychiatrist. I paid 200 to get an evalutation cuz i dont have insurance. How can anybody evaluate somebody in 30 minutes. its all about the meds just sitting there waiting to throw a perscription at me. I asked if i could come back in a week he says "for what" I was thinking,I thought we would be working together. But i guess he thinks i was there just to get some drugs, I am so frustrated. Im not doing to bad sitting here on the computer but if i start to do anything physical i cant breath and i get so tired i just want to colapse and then i get this odd mood swing where i just start crying and i get instantly deeply depressed. does anybody else go thru this? i am still going thru a withdrawl from the 2 days of zoloft and maybe still the paxil.my world right at this very minute is as big as my the house i am in..