I have to go back to the doctors after being on ZOloft for 3 weeks. What will happen when i go back? Will she automatically up the dosage? So far having headaches and dizzyness will she do anything for that or is it normal??
2007-05-14 14:58:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
The doctor will evaluate how you are doing on the medication, if you are having side effects and how well you tolerate them, and if you are having any improvement with the medication. If she feels it is necessary, she might increase the dosage. If she feels you need more time to adapt, she may keep the dosage the same for a while longer. If she feels this medicatin is not helpful for you, or the side effects are intolerable, she may change you to another medication.
Keep your appointment, and see what happens. You doctor wants you to get better, and will prescribe a different medication or treatment if Zoloft isn't helping you.
2007-05-14 15:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoloft is an antidepressant that can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks to become effective. Headaches and dizziness is a side effect that usually goes away after time. As far as uping the dosage, she will probably assess your progress, if any, and decide at your visit. Most people start at a low dose and gradually increase until significant improvement is noticed. If the headaches and dizziness does not go away after 2-3 weeks, your dosage may be too high.
2007-05-14 22:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by perfectbb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can only help you as much as you let her help you. If you tell her about the dizziness, headaches, etc, she can help. But you will have to make sure to have a list of all your symptoms. She will not automatically "up" the dosage unless she deems it correct. She'll probably ask you a lot of questions about how you did, how you feel, etc. Just be really open with her, tell her everything.
Good luck!
2007-05-14 22:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by Froggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still experiencing headaches and dizziness, she may change your dosage, as in make it higher or she might switch you to another antidepressant.
2007-05-14 22:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body is adjusting to it and if you still have headaches and dizziness let her know and she will lower dosage or give you something else =you should really have been in hospital to have the adjustment done=anyway good luck
2007-05-14 22:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may try something else for ya because of the headaches and dizzyness
2007-05-14 22:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by dede 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it is dizzy. She won't up the dose if you are dizzy your body has to get used to what you are on. She might switch you to something else so you will feel more comfortable. Just let her know all symptoms
2007-05-14 22:01:46 · answer #7 · answered by starynight39 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are supposed to be seen frequently when you first begin taking antidepressants. the odds of a negative reaction to the drug are slim but keep your appointments anyway. your doctor will eventually lengthen the time period between your visits.
2007-05-14 22:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by Max 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she just wants to see how you are adjustin to the meds...headaches and dizziness is a side effect and should go away with time
2007-05-14 22:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know what zoloft is but the headaaches and diziness are probly just side effects so she probly wont do anything for it.
2007-05-14 22:01:56 · answer #10 · answered by guitarguy123456789 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋