I had been on zoloft 50mg for 4 weeks and wasnt feeling any better, therefore i returned back to my doctor to make him aware of this. Due to my feeling he put my does up to 100mg. I have now been on the 100mg for 1 & 1/2 weeks so on zoloft for a total of 5.5 weeks. Is it going to strat working?? Dont get me wrong im an having a few good days, but sometime hit rock bottom again! Do i wait longer??? or go back to my Dr again?? dont know what to expect.....will it ever work??
2006-08-29 21:10:52 · 10 answers · asked by kyz 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i would go back to your doctor and ask to try something else
i've been on zoloft for a year now and i love it. i was also taking the 50mg tablets and needed to be bumped up to 100mg but after i had the doseage increased-i felt better. zoloft comes in a max dose of 150mg but chances are again increasing it for you won't help-you already had the zoloft in your system when you increased the doseage the first time-it should have started to work after a week on the new dose.
there are several drugs out there for depression and just like any other condition-it's a matter of finding out which pill works best for you. take people with high blood pressure for example, they can go through 3 or 4 different pills before they find the one that works best for them
depression can be very serious and even fatal if not treated properly so it's very important that you find a pill that works for you...
2006-08-29 21:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on zoloft for many years now and I take 100mg. When I tried a higher dosage I had problems with my eyes and not feeling physically well. Everyone is different but I would let your Doctor know. Zoloft is not for everyone and if it is making you feel the same as before or worse then before then it's not the right medicine for you.
2006-09-01 09:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by swim7735 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your doctor put you on a medication, did he also give you a little advice on changes to make in your life?
When a doctor gives you medication for a cold or other ailment, they tell you rest, get sleep. Stay home from school or work for a few days.
Did you get any additional advice? Did you get any guidance other than directions on how to take your medication? Just popping the pills is not going to do it alone. You shouldn't go out in a snowstorm when you are sick. Don't think you should carry on the same habits you did while your mind was a little 'off'. You have to make little changes mentally as well.
2006-08-30 05:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by peppermint_paddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your doctor do a physical and blood test on you before he put you on zoloft? Depression can also be caused by an underactive thyroid, vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalance, amino acid deficiency and toxicity among other things. I was depressed too, and my doctor did a blood test on me and found that I was deficient in Vitamin B12 (B12 deficiencies cause depression) and deficient in some other vitamins too. You really should make sure that there isn't something physiological causing your depression, because if there is that is what your doctor should be treating. If your doctor is not knowledgable about the other causes of depression then you can find a doctor who is and who will do the proper tests on you at http://www.alternativementalhealth.com
2006-08-30 05:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by Scotty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, the SSRI's start working up to three to four weeks and since your physican increased your dosage to 100 and you have notice no change, you can go upt to 200 mg per day however ask your doc about Cymbalta or Effexor. I think it would work wonders for you. Lexapro is another alternative, as well. Go back to the doc, see a pyschiatrist.
2006-08-30 04:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by johnyreb64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, what is your diagnosis? Then, we can go from there. You may have more than depression....most drugs take about 6-8 weeks to kick in...Make sure you told your doctor everything and have the right diagnosis....Good luck, Kitty
2006-08-30 05:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kitty L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try upto 200mg and wait for of 12 weeks. If you are not getting any result try adding one more drug. I don't know why you are taking this drug. You can try Bupropion or Mirtazapine for depression. But you must take an SSRI if you have OCD.
Talk to your doctor.
2006-08-30 04:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back and switch.
I've had really good luck with Celexa.
Ask to try something different.
Remember, though, you will no feel perfect all the time no matter what you try
2006-08-30 04:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by Kitia_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait a week or 2 longer, if it hasnt helped then go see the doc.
2006-08-30 04:12:39 · answer #9 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely discuss this with your MD. It should have already started working.
2006-08-30 04:16:05 · answer #10 · answered by kayro3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋