... gone through increased panic attacks, anxiety, and burning sensations. Right now I have increased tremors in my body and brain. Sometimes it wakes me up and prevents sleep. I have had essential tremor for years due to anxiety but not like this. Thoughts?
Sertraline - Hello, I am a 40 year male and I'm taking Zoloft for anxiety. I'm on week 3 and I've?
Question posted by warmark on 22 April 2012
Last updated on 10 April 2024 by Mtnsgirl
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Mtnsgirl
10 April 2024
I am starting my fourth week on Zoloft I too have had the burning sensations and increased anxiety It Is definitely hard to deal with but I am trying to tough it out and hoping to reap the benefits It is also causing sleep issues My provider prescribed Ativan Hope it gets better soon for you
Lisabirbie
4 Aug 2018
It’s normal to have bad sleep habits-patterns after starting this medication
It takes about a month to 6 wks to keep out.
jlgood
2 Feb 2015
Warmak... did it ever get better. Seems I am in the same boat now you were in in 2012? Sux.
pegasi9
22 April 2012
Warmark: May I suggest Clonazepam for your anxiety? I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I've been taking it for at least 20 years. I take .5 mg. tablets at 9 s.m., 9 p.m. & Midnight (when I turn out the lights and go to sleep). It's also a sleep aid for me. My husband is also on it. He is "Mr. Nerves." He takes five .5 mg. tablets throughout the day and evening. Works for him too.
warmark
22 April 2012
Clonazepam and Klonopin are the same drug. I was prescribed 0.5mg for anxiety but only for a short period of time. The drug is addictive, so you were able to take it for 20 years without upping the dosage?
Inactive
22 April 2012
Although pledge is the house guru on things of the psych meds on this site, Zoloft is a SSRI, an anti-depressant. It has other properties than depression issues. And there are a lot of SSRI's to try. I am a believer of taking a med specifically for the problem.
I vote for a long acting benzodiazapine, Klonopin. I had panic attacks and severe generalized anxiety disorder, that I couldn't leave the house.
Once I started Klonopin, a world I could live in appeared. So, talk to your doc and see what he says and go from there.
Sweet Hippie
warmark
22 April 2012
Sweet Hippie,
I was given Klonopin to "take the edge off" any anxiety side effects from Zoloft, so I took it for 4 days (12 hour version) by itself without the Zoloft. It was amazing and I felt wonderful. The only problem is that Klonopin is addictive so my doc doesn't want me on that. She believes the SSRI is the way to go at the moment. I do feel better on Zoloft and if these tremors go away I'll be a happy man.
Inactive
22 April 2012
Hello warmark. I say the following because you are in your third week of taking Zoloft. Let your doctor know what is going on. The burning sensation worries me. (my own opinion that it not a common or normal side effect to taking the drug) That the anxiety levels are high is common and considered normal when beginning Zoloft. A adjustment might be in order to help ease the side effects, that also often helps to cure the problem(s). Regards, pledge
warmark
22 April 2012
Pledge,
Thank you for your reply. I'm on 25mg and I'm 210 lbs. The side effects I've mentioned have gone away except for the increased tremors. I used to have them now and then, and their intensity was varied. Right now I have them almost all the time. I'm REALLY hoping that this is another temporary side effect, because I don't think I can stay on the meds with this all the time. I would be worried I'm doing permanent damage to my nervous system.
Inactive
22 April 2012
I understand warmark. I miss read the first few lines. The tremors should ease up. I was on Zoloft some years ago and I had a very noticeable hand trembling, that stuck with me for a long time. Several months at least then it eased, and left on its own accord. Have a great Sunday afternoon and evening, pledge
warmark
23 April 2012
Do you know if you can switch from one SSRI to another without any time in between? Last night around the time I went to bed I was laid up on my couch with my skin on fire and full body tremors. It was horrible, and has happened a couple of times now. This morning, tremors are slight but still there. My MD doesn't know much about the side effects and wants me to see a psychiatrist. Is it easy to switch to another SSRI like Lexapro?
Thank you again for your time.
Inactive
23 April 2012
Hello warmark. Yes you can. Meaning if you wish/want to drop the Zoloft, you can go to another SSRI as you mentioned, Lexapro. Feel bad for you that the Zoloft is causing the misery. I do believe its time to say goodbye to the drug and I hope you get to feeling better and soon. Have a good Monday then, pledge
Inactive
11 July 2012
Hello warmark. Its several months later and just curious on how you fared? Well I hope, regards, pledge
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