Been on Zoloft for 2 months and not feeling well, will it change?

Question

I started taking Zoloft 2 months ago for major depression. I was suffering from the common side-effects in the beginning but I felt better and better day by day. This is my second months taking it and there is a change, I can get anxious and get into a low mood rather easily. Will this change for good?...

Answer 1

Hi, as everyone else has said Zoloft is the type of drug that is increased slowly. So make sure you stay on top of things by asking questions and keeping your doctor informed. Side effects should pass quickly if you do get any from an increased dosage. Everyone's chemical makeup is so different when it comes these types of medications. One medication that works for one person may just plain suck for another.
You might be interested in this page. I am not sure if all of these medications are available in the UK., but this page lists some of the common antidepressants prescribed in the US. It's a good quick reference page.

http://www.pharmacydrugguide.com/Category:Antidepressants

Stay strong, getting the correct medication and dosage for a person can take time.

Answer 2

Like mentioned, it may just be about your body/mind building a resistance to the medicine. It could also be that your depression/bipolar was in a higher cycle, and your body/mind could be going through a lower cycle that may need a temporary increase to get you through for a bit. Are you doing any talk/behavior therapy along with the medication?

Answer 3

Zoloft is meant to be staged in the dosages. You start off on a starter dosage to get your body used the the medication and then once that happens your dosage is increased until they get it dialed in to you and your body's needs.

It actually took my wife a year to get off the starter dose since our previous doctor was...lacking in her patient care. Our new doctor saw that we were on the starter dose and started the process of dialing it in.

Answer 4

Tell your doctor ASAP. It looks like the drug is losing it's effectiveness. I have been taking Zoloft since 1995. No problems at all.

Answer 5

That happened to me and I had to get it increased, but when I got it increased I became very shakey and nauseous and really foggy headed. I suggest going and talking to your doctor and let them know what is going on. They will be able to help you with what to do from there. Good luck.

Answer 6

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