2006-06-10 02:56:45 · 12 answers · asked by signature gal 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It usually takes 3-4 weeks to have the effects felt. It takes that long for the brain's "stocks" to get filled up with the transmitter that is in Zoloft (a person in depression lacks a certain material, therefore the symptoms).
2006-06-10 02:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by Kristof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor or other health care professional would be the best person to answer this question but I think that it can take up to 6 weeks in some cases.
Be patient and kind to yourself. You are going through a rough time and need the support of your family and friends. There are many websites with chat rooms devoted to mental illness. You can find them by googling "mental illness".
I'll be thinking of you and I am sorry that you are not well. Hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel will come soon. Until then try to see your doctor or counsellor as much as you can for additional support. You are not alone, there are many people out there who understand and can empathize with what you are going through.
2006-06-10 10:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Zoloft and it made me very irritable.I told the doctor about this and they decided to up my dose instead of taking me off of it. That night I had a seizure ...Mind you that I was already prone to having a seizure because I was coming down off of alcohol at that time. Anyway I had that seizure and the doctor still gave me that Zoloft that then made me crazy enough to BITE my 10 year old daughter and try to smoke a sparkler That you get on 4th of July.Anyway if you feel strange ,make your doc listine .....my sure didn't....
2006-06-10 10:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by codysunfinishedlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can take anywhere from 2 - 4 weeks for it to be fully effective. If things get worse, either the depression intensifies or if you get very anxious, call your doctor. Not every medication works the same in everyone, and it may not be the right medication or dosage for you.
2006-06-10 10:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by witchrhizu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can take a couple to several weeks before a change is notice. As far as "normal again", guess that would depend on the person and what he/she considers normal.
2006-06-10 10:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It, of course, varies from person to person but I would say about 4-6 weeks. It is a long wait when you are already not feeling good but the wait is worth it.
2006-06-10 10:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by Brenda E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only took it for two weeks... didn't feel normal at all... just made me worse... hope you have better luck!
I was told that it takes 14 days for the drugs to kick in...
2006-06-10 10:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will give more side effects than the the symptoms get cured.Better control your thoughts. It is a costly medicine in SSRI medicine class.
2006-06-10 10:19:12 · answer #8 · answered by vijay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when that person stops taking zoloft
2006-06-17 09:20:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mood stabilizers and depression usually take about two weeks to build up in your system!
2006-06-10 10:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋