I had been on Zoloft for years and went off of it this winter, and my OCD came through full-fledged. Specifically of the harm variety to myself and others/and exestational. I went back on Zoloft on April 26, 25mg, and increased to 50 on May 13. Last week (week 4/5), and the end of the week before, I felt the best I had ever felt. This week I woke up just as bad as originally. I am hoping that for the first 12 weeks, I should just expect fluctuation. but sometimes, it is so debilitating, and I feel like this is my life forever now.
OCD - Zoloft - fluctuations?
Question posted by mishluck on 2 June 2023
Last updated on 2 June 2023 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
2 June 2023
Hi, mishluck!
It's okay, although very frustrating! You're feeling the "roller coaster" effect... feeling great then feeling as if you're back to square one. It's common for this to happen especially when you're early on and your metabolism is still adjusting to the medication. Getting through the dosage adjustments can be tough but soon you'll find that you've arrived at the therapeutic level that's the most effective for you.
As you know, Zoloft is particularly effective for treating OCD and it will be again. Stay as positive as you can and try to work with the medication. You'll be better soon!
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