This is my 7th day on Zoloft and when I take it as directed by my doctor after my dinner. When I take it, I get a very bad headache and dizzy? I relize this is a common sideeffect but how long do i put up with it? I have an appointment with my doctor in a week, should I stop and talk to her next week ? put up with it ? Any Advice ??
2007-05-16 16:15:46 · 11 answers · asked by Kimberly 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It takes about three weeks for the medication to reach an adequate blood level that you really begin to feel the full effects. I remember when I started taking my antidepressants I felt weird for a while when taking them. After the three weeks, actually a little less, I feel like myself again. Hang in there.
2007-05-16 16:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by Monkey Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've got been taking Fluoxetine (Prozac) for some years now and that i've got on no account suffered any ill consequences, neither have everyone else i understand who has taken them. They started having an effect interior of two weeks and that i felt practically back to conventional after a month and that i'm basically on the minimum dosage! you will hear an excellent form of detrimental comments approximately anti-depressants yet thats basically because of the fact each and every person is rapid to moan whilst issues arent the way they choose them to be. for each detrimental journey of those drugs there will be 50 positives yet you dont hear approximately them lots as whilst the drugs artwork then each and every person is happy and so wont be at right here complaining. pass see your well being care provider and communicate your recommendations because of the fact i think of anti-depressants ought to help you experience extra suitable, what have you ever offered to lose? wish you experience extra suitable quickly xx
2016-11-04 04:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by mosesjr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been taking Zoloft for 9-10 years and it has helped me tremendously. I had those same feelings when I started but they went away after a few weeks. I am currently trying to get off of the them and if you're smart, you'll do the same. Try Yoga or some kind of meditation because all medicines like this change your personality. At first it's great but after a while you find you really don't like who you are and it's extremely hard to get off them. I want my old self back instead of this zombie like creature I have become. I would rather have the anxiety. Good-luck to you....the path you choose is yours to make.
2007-05-16 16:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
headache and dizziness are normal side effects of the drug that is why you have to take it after dinner. initial effects of the drug will occur after 2-3 weeks. it's kinda hard but youo'll get used to it. If you have a check-up with your doctor and you kinda feel like you can't take the pain anymore, you could ask your doctor about it. but changing to another anti-depressant will take some of time because you couldn't just abruptly stop a drug and take another one. there are different effects of different drugs.
2007-05-16 16:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by shazeldg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can normally take a month for anti depressants to take effect. I'd hang in there unless you become suicidal..otherwise, STOP.
tell dr nxt week what side effects u have been feeling.
they may need to lower dosage or switch drugs on you. I have been taking 20mg/day of Lexapro for several yrs w/no adverse side effects. I didn't like zoloft myself...worked great on depression, but not my anxiety, and messed w/sexual issues...
2007-05-16 16:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by 4kkz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it never goes away, the headache i mean..i no longer take anti-depressants..now i dont have headaches,but be careful bcuz your body's getting used to the meds and might go into withdrawals if u stop suddenly..i eat oatmeal every morning and at night b4 bed..i dont know how it works but it does..and theres numerous herbal remedies for depressoin, look them up and see which ones fit the bill for your particular symptoms...good luck and b happii : )
2007-05-16 16:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by specter1065 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi; hun when your dealing with this type of drug,the side effects usally ony last for a few days.if this has been going on longer than that then you need to call your
1.doctor and
2.phyarmacy
tell both of these what is going on ok? they will more than likely tell you to stop taking it.....tke care now..
2007-05-16 16:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
KIMBERLY,
THESE ARE FACTS ABOUT ZOLOFT YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW. DO NOT JUST STOP TAKING THE MEDICINE UNTIL YOU SEE YOUR M.D.
ALSO CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW AND READ:
THE DEPRESSION WORKBOOK BY MARY ELLEN COPELAND
2007-05-16 16:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you stop taking the "suicide" pills... they are some of the most toxic substances on the planet.
go to www.mercola.com for info or read natural cures by kevin trudeau
...or you won't live as long as you should...
2007-05-16 16:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by golfnut34 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go running and stay inshape, wach alot of comedy or stand up comedy.. seriously
2007-05-16 16:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by Vic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋