I heard about simbolta is anyone taking it how is it is it as good as they say? I wanna go to my doc and see about gettin on it because the zoloft has helped some but I still dont fill as good as I could!
2007-01-29 21:28:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well you know there is not magic pill, and you are asking a lot from a medication. Zoloft is from Prozac, so is Paxil, so zoloft may not be for everyone, but then again this simbolta may not work for you neither, just cause you have heard that it is a good medication, does not mean that it is going to be a good medication for you. Everyone is different, and try to remember that. All because everyone is saying what a great medication it is does not mean it is going to be that great for you. People hear of new meds and all of a sudden they want to go and change over to them , cause they hear that they are better, that is not always the case.
2007-01-29 21:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started out with Zoloft, I was getting so stressed I would have panic attacks and pass out. I didn't seem to work so I got Prozac, I was "numb" but felt better. I decided after 2 years of Prozac I didn't need anything, and stopped taking it on my own. I had horrible withdrawal symptoms; mood swings, anger, it was bad. After a Doctor consult, much later, I took Wellbutrin for 2 mos. It is not supposed to have any sexual side effects, but it did for me. I got back on Prozac, until Zoloft got really popular and I hated the "numb" feeling, but felt overall better. I felt no difference with Zoloft and took Lexapro for 2 years until too much stress gave me acid reflux attacks( even though I take Nexium), that sent me to the E.R. thinking I was having a heart attack. I've been on Cymbalta (DR suggested) for 4 months and don't see any change other than I haven't been to the E.R. for a reflux attack since. My sister takes it also, she is manic depressive; a side effect of a post partum medication she took. I don't know if I'll stay on Cymbalta or not, I really liked Lexapro, but it doesn't help control my acid reflux. There are many things you could take, and everyone handles medications differently, and has different reasons for taking them. If you just started the Zoloft, a month or two, give it some time. The best way to check your mood is to ask a loved one who knows your on the medication. You may not feel different, but your moods may be different and you don't realize it. But if you don't feel better, go see your doctor, medications are trial and error, and if this doesn't work for you, they need to know to try to find something else that does. Hope this helped. Good Luck!
2007-01-29 22:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by adriannamarie19 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chad,
Definitely go back to see your doctor. Sometimes the effects of antidepressant medications can take up to 6 weeks to reach full effectiveness. Zoloft may not be the right medication or dosage for you. I have not heard any rumors about Cymbalta, although my adult step-son takes it for depression.
Everybody's body and chemistry is different, just like the wiring in your house. The nervous system may need a little "tweaking" to reach its full potential.
Don't give up or stop taking your medications without first discussing with your doctor and most of all, know this, you are not alone.
Best of luck and keep trying. You WILL find the right one for you.
Mary
2007-01-29 21:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mary P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell your MD and ask about whether you are at the maximum dose. What often happens is that people don't take the med for long enough or at a high enough dose. The typical max dose of Zoloft is 200 mg, If you aren't at that dose, ask you md to work you toward that dose.
It's good that you have responded some. A dose adjustment may give you the full response.
In addition, other meds can be added to it to augment the response. Lithium and thyroid hormone are commonly used to help out an inadequate response to an antidepressant.
2007-01-29 22:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by adamsjrcn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You more than likely need endorphins, depending on where you live, weather, and your goal in life. Did your doctor prescribe that and if the Doctor did, check with another doctor. Depression is a normal thing but not real it is what is in your mind, you need to fulfill your day, family sometimes, puppies, roller blading, leave any room you feel that way. And know why you are born, We are born to love God, and go upon your day. Plead the Blood of Jesus Christ, you may have a bad element around you and it is not you, its what is around. You can...
2007-01-29 21:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Firedogfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should have told you roughly how long it would take to see an improvement. If he hasn't, go back and find out. If he has, and it hasn't been that long, wait a bit. If that amount of time has passed, go back to the doctor and talk to him.
2007-01-29 21:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Liz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you didn`t say what mg your on. I didn`t see any improvement until I had taken it for 1 month,the they upped it to 100 mg a day and that produced wonders. Good luck.
2007-01-29 22:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by lnkidwell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋