I was on it for a week but it made me feel funny and alittle dizzy and since I have meiners it makes me nervous. I stopped it but dr says try it again and give it more time. Please if anyone has any input on this I would appreciate the feedback. I'm also on valium but I'm tapering off.
Can someone please tell me is zoloft worth it? Dr wants me to try it again?
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- 22 Nov 2013 by Anonymous
- Updated
- 23 November 2013
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- zoloft, depression, panic disorder, vertigo, nervous
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Added 25 Nov 2013:
I went back on it and woke up with a terrible headache, off balance almost feels like I had been drinking the night before and I had terrible dreams last night. I don't know if I can continue this med. I've called my dr office this morning and talked with the nurse who is going to talk with the dr.
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kaismama
22 Nov 2013
Tee6759
23 Nov 2013
Dear Ashton,
I'm living proof that Zoloft works. When my daughter passed, my psych felt my other meds weren't working and placed me on it. It has kept me grounded for the most part. I have been on almost everything there is. This is helping me more right now than the others. I hope it helps you. Give it some time to work.
Seeking peace,
Tee
Inactive
23 Nov 2013
When I started it I didn't want to hear this, but here it goes unless you try it for a month you will never know if it works. When I was on it it took 2 weeks before I was able to feel the difference. It did help me when I was on it so in all fairness I would give it a try for a month then you can make your decision
Inactive
23 Nov 2013
Did it ever make you dizzy or lightheaded? I'm asking because I have a 10 yr old son that I have to take care of and don't want to be out driving him to school and have a wreck
Inactive
23 Nov 2013
No it never made me dizzy or light headed.
Poppe13
23 Nov 2013
Hi Friend - I am sorry but I have no experience with zoloft but i have taken Paxil another SSRI. I am not sure what meiners is (perhaps a misspelling). Paxil never made me feel dizzy but I did feel "drugged" and a little wobbly but most antidepessants that I have been on have had that affect. For me alot of the antidepressants had an effect similiar to taking a couple shots of alcohol. They took the edge off my anxiety but seemed to do nothing for my depression. Same with Xanax, Clonazpam, etc (the benzo. gang). My docs always told me that it takes a couple of weeks to kick in. Anyway, I am just up at 2:00 AM enjoying the moon and stars like it is the first time I have ever seen them and want to let you know that there is hope and for what it's worth that I am thinking of you and letting you are not alone.
Poppe13
23 Nov 2013
Meiners - vertigo --- Sorry about that maybe my new med make me a little stupid.
Inactive
23 Nov 2013
Meiners is an inner ear disorder that causes you to feel like your spinning kinda of like you drank way too much and everything spins. But I've had it for almost 4 years and I take valium to control it for the past 8 months and it helps alittle but I'm on 7.5 mg twice a day and fron what I heard that's alot
fayfaith
23 Nov 2013
I have taken zoloft off & on for over two decades,more on than off and it worked for me. I've just recently stop taking it because of my health,having serious breathing problems. I have appointments lined up for test, otherwise I would still be taking zoloft. I just started taking Lexapro,taking the smallest doses to help me to get through the withdrawals of Zoloft. It also works,not as fast or completely as zoloft n other antidepressants but it works. It might be because of the withdrawals I'm dealing with. So far the only side affect I have with Lexapro is staying awake. And that's not fun because now I desperately need to sleep & rest. Sometimes sleep is good medicine,it helps the body & mind to mend itself,to recover from sickness/ illnesses ect... Just remember that these types of medicines work differently on each of Us. What works for one or many, might not work for you or others. My doctor way back suggested Wellbutrin.
Inactive
23 Nov 2013
Ok I noticed you said you had to stop it do to serious breathing problems, I too have asthma, I also get bronchitis a lot and breathing problems so is this a med that you can't take if you have breathing problems?
fayfaith
23 Nov 2013
No the doctor doesn't think so,but that's why I'm getting test done. As soon as I quite taking zoloft,my breathing improved tremendously & immediately. I'd forgotten that it's happened to me before,years ago and that was... the breathing problem. Forgetting was all I remembered,It was the only thing that stayed/stuck with me,Obviously. Since I didn't have to take the Zoloft at that time,I wasn't worried about it. And now the past several years I've been having trouble breathing. When it finally come to mind I stop and could breathe once again But remember this drug I had taken for many years ... a very long,long,time. I will post my test results! It might not have a thing to do with the zoloft! The doctor thinks No ... and I think Yes. I was born with asthma but was suppose to have outgrown it. Trying a medicine isn't quiet the same as long term use. Any worries you may have,just call your doctor's office & speak to his nurse. Sending u a prayer <3
chuck1957
23 Nov 2013
Hi Ashton I would give it another try at least a month to 6 weeks i had pretty good results from it but i had to change because of another med i was taking i know if you have any stomach or dizz or anything it is okay to take with food and lots of times that takes away the side effects and if after that time it depends on what dose you are on the doctor should increase it or try another just because it works for some it does not always work for everyone,It is finding the one that works best with little to no side effects my friend please give it a try by the way many people on a ssri med when doctor increases dose it does not take near as long to tell if the increase is going to do you good because it is already in your system... i say go for it..your friend Chuck1957 retired
pharmacy technician Cpht oregon
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Did it ever make you dizzy or lightheaded? And what strength do you take?
No it has never affected me like that. I have been prescribed 200mg Zoloft and that's the max dose as I've been told. I started with 100mg and increased it to 150, then to 200mg. I hope this helps.
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