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Posted by spriggy on July 14, 2007, at 17:38:35
Hey guys,
I'm going on 3 weeks of Zoloft (50 mg's) for depression/anxiety.
Does anyone know how long it takes to really work and build up?
I suppose I'm not AS depressed as I was, but for the most part, I don't feel much difference.
I'm wondering if I should ask my dr. to up my dosage or if it just takes more time?
Thanks!
Posted by Phillipa on July 14, 2007, at 18:18:32
In reply to Zoloft-- how long?, posted by spriggy on July 14, 2007, at 17:38:35
Spriggy hi at least 4-8 weeks I'd think. Is the pregnancy going okay? Love Phillipa ps is the doc planning on upping the dose?
Posted by suebirds on July 15, 2007, at 8:52:33
In reply to Re: Zoloft-- how long? » spriggy, posted by Phillipa on July 14, 2007, at 18:18:32
Hi I have been on zoloft for a little over 9 weeks and have been doing better, it took about 5 weeks to start to feel a little better but to reach the best I can be i'm still inproving. MY P-Doc told me it can take up to 3 months on the meds. So like I said i'm still improving each week.
Posted by coral on July 16, 2007, at 9:15:03
In reply to Zoloft-- how long?, posted by spriggy on July 14, 2007, at 17:38:35
I've used Zoloft on and off for the last twelve years. When I first started it (after failing to respond to seemingly hundreds of other meds), it took six months at 200 mgs for any break-through. Because I personally do respond so well to Zoloft, I can use very low dosages to get me through rough patches. (Yes, I have the side effects but they're mild at such low doses).
Posted by cactus on July 16, 2007, at 18:54:40
In reply to Re: Zoloft-- how long?, posted by coral on July 16, 2007, at 9:15:03
Zoloft has been the best ssri for me ever, as in side effect profile. I'm on 50mg and it started working for me quite quickly, after 2 weeks. Now I just have the vague apathy which I get from all ssri's and it is really annoying. It's been 4 weeks for me now but at least it has shut my head up for the time being.
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