Hi giggalz - Both of the drugs you've taken are antidepressants in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They affect chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Both of these drugs have what's called a half life - that is, they remain in the body for some time after they are taken. There should have been a minimum of a 14-day break between taking the first drug and starting the second one. If you did not take such a break then you were experiencing the impact of both drugs at the same time.
The generic for Zoloft - sertraline - is a powerful drug, and the more you know about it the more you can protect your own health. Here are some references to help you: http://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
(Please be sure to read what other drugs will affect Zoloft if you are taking other medications.)
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/zoloft-side-effects.html
Zoloft comes in 25, 50 and 100 mg doses, so your doctor has you on the lowest dose. It can take up to four weeks before you feel an impact from the medication.
If an SSRI isn't working for you because you can't tolerate the side effects there are other forms of anti-depressants available, including serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. If your medication was prescribed by a general physician you may want to make an appointment with a psychiatrist who is a medical doctor with the training and experience to best understand these drugs, their impact on patients, and the many forms of treatment and therapy available.
If you didn't take a two week break from your previous drug you need to do so immediately. I hope this information helps you and that you will be able to get some relief soon. What you're experiencing isn't normal.
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Hi giggalz - Both of the drugs you've taken are antidepressants in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They affect chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Both of these drugs have what's called a half life - that is, they remain in the body for some time after they are taken. There should have been a minimum of a 14-day break between taking the first drug and starting the second one. If you did not take such a break then you were experiencing the impact of both drugs at the same time.
The generic for Zoloft - sertraline - is a powerful drug, and the more you know about it the more you can protect your own health. Here are some references to help you: http://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
(Please be sure to read what other drugs will affect Zoloft if you are taking other medications.)
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/zoloft-side-effects.html
Zoloft comes in 25, 50 and 100 mg doses, so your doctor has you on the lowest dose. It can take up to four weeks before you feel an impact from the medication.
If an SSRI isn't working for you because you can't tolerate the side effects there are other forms of anti-depressants available, including serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. If your medication was prescribed by a general physician you may want to make an appointment with a psychiatrist who is a medical doctor with the training and experience to best understand these drugs, their impact on patients, and the many forms of treatment and therapy available.
If you didn't take a two week break from your previous drug you need to do so immediately. I hope this information helps you and that you will be able to get some relief soon. What you're experiencing isn't normal.
Take care, Pat
May 31, 2010 - 5:34pmThis Comment
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