Anyone that has a panic disorder/major depressive disorder/OCD... begin Zoloft only to have the anxiety level go up as a side effect, but the longer you stayed with it that side-effect subside?
Anonymous Zoloft initially raise anxiety, then anxiety subside?
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- 14 Aug 2011 by Anonymous
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- zoloft, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, side effect, anxiety and stress
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LaurieShay
Anonymous 14 Aug 2011
This very good to know... it will help me stick it out. It seems to be a common thread amoungst the other comments. That anxiety/nerves go up a few notches, but come down after the drug settles in.
sweetie pie14 Aug 2011
Hello jnthomas! I have been on zoloft for about ten years now. Sometimes one may experience a little anxiety at first but it should get better as the medication has time to get in your system. Zoloft is a good antidepressant but it does not work for everyone. It does have side effects, insomnia and decrease sexual desire, seems to be the most reported ones. I have insomnia and it is so difficult for me to get it under control. But, as much as it makes me suffer, I would rather stay on the Zoloft than risk trying other drugs that may not control my depression and anxiety as well. Give it some time before you decide that it is not working for you. I wish you the best and don't give up! Sweetie Pie
Anonymous 14 Aug 2011
God bless and thanks for the response. Getting anxiety under control, & OCD about being anxious is more important than most all the side effects. Thank you for the input... I'll just grin and bear it for awhile. Besides Seroquel does the sleeping for me.
11 Oct 2011
I'm currently going through the same thing and have been on zoloft for about a week alone total of 3 weeks if I count the transitional period when they were dereasing my paxil. Does anyone know how long it takes before the anxiety gets back down again? Wish us both luck!!!
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Hi drugcount. I was on zoloft as well, some years ago. The libido, thing is a major culprit, that as well as causing or helping to cause insomnia. I remember, several friends of mine, back then, also on zoloft, much the same complaints as you've stated. Zoloft is that kind of a drug.It either really does work for you, or you say to yourself, thats it. Time for something else. best wishes to you.