Zoloft, did it help, how long til it took effect

[Darrell2006]

I just started zoloft 50mg five days ago, but the last few days it seems after I take it my brain seems to be overloaded, and I have to lay down for several hours, I know it's suppose to take a few weeks to take effect, but I don't think I can continue at 50mg, so I'm going to ask my doc for 25mg instead.

How long til zoloft helped you and at what mg ?


Daryl


UPDATE: goingon 4 weeks of zoloft, the side effects have lessened, I started 50mg, then 75mg, then 100mg, but it seems 50mg has less side effects.
It's helping with my OCD but I'm still hoping it will help with the depression.

 

[jsimms615]

zoloft.com web site said this about this medication:

"Some of your symptoms might start to improve within one to two weeks, but it could take up to eight weeks, depending on the person. Don't get discouraged.
You might experience some side effects, but side effects are likely to lessen over time. Not everyone gets side effects.
Studies show that Zoloft is not addictive or habit-forming.
In studies, Zoloft is not associated with weight gain."


When I took it, I did find that I gain a few pounds. This may not be the same for everyone.

 

[ConcreteAngel]

Hi There!

I've taken Zoloft for about 3 years....I am very sensitive to medications so my doctor started me on 25mg (half a tablet) and then after a couple of weeks i went up to 50mg...I am now on 150mg. I don't really have any side-effects with this med...and i've been on about 10 others!

I don't feel un-depressed taking it....but nothing has ever helped me much cos i have other past stuff that i'm trying to deal with. However, i can say that i had a little hissy-fit about taking meds and went off it, and i was noticiable worse off it. so...i must do something!

 

[Darrell2006]

zoloft.com web site said this about this medication:

"Some of your symptoms might start to improve within one to two weeks, but it could take up to eight weeks, depending on the person. Don't get discouraged.
You might experience some side effects, but side effects are likely to lessen over time. Not everyone gets side effects.
Studies show that Zoloft is not addictive or habit-forming.
In studies, Zoloft is not associated with weight gain."


When I took it, I did find that I gain a few pounds. This may not be the same for everyone.

I actually need to gain weight, so I'm hoping for that side effect.
How many mg of zoloft were you on?
what side effects did you have and how long til it started helping you when you took it ?

Daryl

 

[jsimms615]

I actually need to gain weight, so I'm hoping for that side effect.
How many mg of zoloft were you on?
what side effects did you have and how long til it started helping you when you took it ?

Daryl

Actually, this was about 11 years ago that I was on it, so I don't remember what the dosage was. I don't recall having any adverse side effects from it. I'm on Lexapro now and feel like it is helping. I tried going without it last fall and it wasn't a good thing at all.

 

[Jeshu]

Zoloft didn't work for me it sends me high as a kite

 

[Bianca01]

Hi,

I took zoloft for almost a year for post partum depression. Started at 25 mg. for 8 days then went to 50 mg. It was strange at first like my thoughts were just racing... then the brakes would be put on. Then it evened out after about a month. It was awesome for about 8 months... I felt better, more even moods, it helped OCD symptoms too. Then I started feeling agitated after 8 months with some anger. So I tapered off and now I am off of it. I think it is different for everyone. Give it a chance, but, if you start feeling angry after 6 months time call your doctor right away. Take care!!

 

[Darrell2006]

Bianco01

I know what you mean by racing thougths, I took 25 mg in the morning and then 50 mg in the evening with my 5mg of zyprexa, was asleep for 12 hours, and woke up with the racing thoughts but also a feeling of my mind being out of control, wich is a horrible feeling I don't want to have again, I don't think my body can tolerate any more than 25 mg. I see my doc today and will talk to her about it.

will

 

[PureGrace]

Zoloft didnt do much for me, personally, except upset my stomach. I'm on Cymbalta now and it works better for me. =/

 

[cinnabunch]

Zoloft saved my life twice. First for depression...I think it took about 3 weeks before it worked and until I got used to it...it gave me lots of energy. It really did help me regain my sanity.

The 2nd time I took it was for anxiety attacks. I havn't had one since, that was about 2 years ago. I started on 25, and at one time upped to 75 but couldn't tolerate that much. I'm not on it now but I'm thankful that I was on it for a time.

cindy

 

[Heart of a Seeker]

Zoloft didn't work for me - it made me feel kind of .
I'm taking Paxil and have been for two years. It's worked, but I think I may need to pu my dosage.

 

[treasure24]

Hi,

I took zoloft for almost a year for post partum depression. Started at 25 mg. for 8 days then went to 50 mg. It was strange at first like my thoughts were just racing... then the brakes would be put on. Then it evened out after about a month. It was awesome for about 8 months... I felt better, more even moods, it helped OCD symptoms too. Then I started feeling agitated after 8 months with some anger. So I tapered off and now I am off of it. I think it is different for everyone. Give it a chance, but, if you start feeling angry after 6 months time call your doctor right away. Take care!!

I am new to this site so Im not sure if Im posting this in the right place, but I just wanted to know what are the symptoms of OCD if you know them.

 

[HannahBanana]

I've been taking Zoloft for seven years now, and it seemed to take effect almost immediately. I'm talking several hours after I took it for the first time. I'm guessing that was the placebo effect, though, so I don't know what to tell you.

As for side effects, the only ones that I've gotten are weight gain and dry mouth. But they aren't terrible enough for me to want to get off of Zoloft.

 

[Darrell2006]

after two weeks of the zoloft, me and my doctor decided to switch to a different class of antidepressants. I won't go into details of the side effects since everone has different ones, but they were bad enough that it made me worse.


Daryl

 

[Darrell2006]

I'm in my 4th week of zoloft, the side effects have lessened, I have been on 50mg, then 75mg, then, 100mg, but it seems 50mg has less side effects.
So far it helps with my OCD, but hoping that it starts helping more with my depression.
I have been on most other antidepressants so I figure I will give this med the full 8 weeks.

Daryl

 

[Robert_Barnes]

I've been taking Zoloft for seven years now, and it seemed to take effect almost immediately. I'm talking several hours after I took it for the first time. I'm guessing that was the placebo effect, though, so I don't know what to tell you.

As for side effects, the only ones that I've gotten are weight gain and dry mouth. But they aren't terrible enough for me to want to get off of Zoloft.

CynicalAgnostic,

It may not have been the "placebo" effect so much as a temporary spike from the fact that you had done something to try to improve yourself. There are genuine chemical reactions in the brain when you do something positive. The problem with depression is that those effects don't last and get quickly wiped out by other chemical and emotional factors.

Did that make sense?

Cheers,

-RB