Hello, I am thinking about getting back on anti-depressant. Life sucks, or so it seems, and I need a drug to put me back to normal.
About 3 years ago, I was put on Zoloft for my depression. It works wonderful, I was finally able to see where my life was heading, and Zoloft gave me the confidence to take action and readjust my life. I was great but I felt NUMB. Have you ever heard of the Song: Hurt, by Jonny Cash? That was exactly what I felt when on Zoloft. The whole 3 years was NUMB and pass by too quickly, it's like I was not there most of the time, hours seems like it was minutes. All I can remember is when my next dosage of Zoloft.
Another side effect was that I was too frank with people and did not care about there feelings, this was not normal for me, I am always kind to people, but when on Zoloft, I feel callous.
That's what I've encounter with Zoloft, don't like the feeling and hoping that Prozac will be different. What's your experience?
2006-09-08 09:24:16 · 8 answers · asked by Inquisit 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I was also taking Concerta to deal with my ADHD/ADD symptoms. Concerta 54mg
2006-09-08 09:25:34 · update #1
My doc explained to me the Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil are all made of the same similar ingredient, but in varying amounts. Prozac is the strongest, Zoloft in the middle, and Paxil is the lowest form of it. I tried Zoloft first, but it was too strong for me, so she switched me to Paxil. So, go with the level you have used previously, and judge how it is working for you.
2006-09-08 09:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Zoloft is strong but Prozac is much stronger.
You should ask your doctor and take the doctor's advice. There is not a popularity contest between Zoloft and Prozac. One is medically indicated for some people and the other is for other people. They are too powerful to screw with based on your own whims or what you can whine for.
Doctors also can adjust dosages and timing if you are having bad reactions to Zoloft. Work it out with doctor's help.
2006-09-08 09:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Zoloft for three months and it worked great, however the side effects of it caused me major problems...it dried my mouth and nose out so bad I'd get nose bleeds. My doctor switched me to Prozac and it seems to work great, and without the side effects of Zoloft, but remember everyone reacts different to these types of meds.
2006-09-08 11:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by hughjorgan_2552 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, don't want to go there! I had a friend who was addicted to Zoloft - she had very nasty withdrawal symptoms and couldn't be alone with her kids! Better try Prozac.
2006-09-08 09:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by snowy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried celaxa, but discovered an exercise program worked better for me
2006-09-08 09:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither they are both bad for you if you are that depressed take sometime to yourslef go for a walk do somthing why do you have to pop a pill
2006-09-08 09:29:57 · answer #6 · answered by 98ta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
isn't zoloft the one with those commercials with the little round, depressed blob guy? yeah, i like that one.
2006-09-08 09:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
prozac can make you homicidal so be careful.
2006-09-08 09:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by wantedman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋