Has anyone taken Zoloft 50 mg?

Question

I was wondering if anyone has had a good experience with Zoloft as they put my 16 year old son on this for panic disorder and depression...

Answer 1

Yes. It helped tremendously. Took me about 3 weeks to get used to the feeling of the neurotransmitters changing in your brain.

Answer 2

I was on the Zoloft 50 mg when my anxiety was really bad. At that dose, the only really annoying side effect was that my arms and legs would twitch sometimes. Now I am taking 25 mg because I want to get off of Zoloft. It's hard, though. Zoloft must be somewhat addictive. I tried to go off my pills, and within a week or two I was so jittery and nervous that I had to go back on. Withdrawal perhaps? Maybe, but I was too stressed to handle it at the time.

Answer 3

I have had a lot of experience with antidepressents. When I was first diagnosed with depression in 1991 they tried Zoloft with me. It is a mild antidepressent and doesn't have many side effects. It didn't work for me, I ended up on Prozac and have been on it since 1992. There is one warning about kids under 18 taking antidepressents. Some kids have become suicidal, they don't know if it's because of the medication or because they were suicidal before they started taking the medication so you need to keep a good watch on your son. Zoloft may or may not work for your son, when people start trying out antidepressents alot of times they have to try out a couple before they find one that works. If your son is an active kid and zoloft doesn't work then ask your son's doctor about Celexa. It's also an antidepressent. Make sure your son isn't drinking or doing drugs while on his medication because it can make him sick and make the meds not work. Here's some info on Zoloft.

Zoloft is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Zoloft affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

What are the possible side effects of Zoloft?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Contact your doctor promptly if you have any of the following side effects, especially if they are new symptoms or if they get worse: mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/or physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.

Answer 4

I went through so many pills and Zoloft was truly one of the best, the doctor knows best keep your trust in them it'll be fine

Answer 5

hey there

I myself have bin on Zoloft, but its didnt work for me.. i got worse. But anti-depressants work differenty for everyone.

Anti-depressants take a little while to get into the sytem and start working. See how he goes..if he feels fine and seems to get better maber it the write on for him..it wasnt for me but everyone is different.

also, try not to use a drug as cure for a mentel health problem work thrugh it with counselers etc. last thing you want is your child on Anit-depressants rest of his life.

goodluck

Answer 6

i would ask my physician and pharmacist about any adverse effects that have been reported with this medication on young people. then you will be able to make an informed decision. surprised that your physician didn't speak to you. good luck

Answer 7

GIVE IT A MONTH AND MAKE SURE HE TAKES THEM.............THINGS SHOULD BE DIFFERENT BY THEN