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1st day of Zoloft and scared

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mitch33335
mitch33335

i took my first pill yesterday and my anxiety is out of control.i have diarrhea and upset stomach .chills and just feal lousy..are these normal or should I not take anymore...or should I cut my dose in half...I also have some xanex should I take a little when needed to keep pushing through.any help 

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  • laura190594
    laura190594 mitch33335

    Posted

    This is a completely normal reaction to starting antidepressants, don't stop taking them! At the moment, you're naturally worried becuse you're unsure what these tablets are going to do (side effects wise) but your anxiety will be worse because the serotonin levels in your brain is now starting to change so your brain will think that something bad is happening when in fact it isn't. I know its horrible to start with but after a week or two, your brain will get used to them and they will kick in properly. However if they give you really bad side effects after this amount of time, go back to your doctor because it may be that you need to try another tablet.
  • mitch33335
    mitch33335

    Posted

    So do you think I should cut my dose in half...to 25 mg..so I don't get sick...and should I take the xanex til I get through it
    • laura190594
      laura190594 mitch33335

      Posted

      I think you should stick to your prescribed dose for now. Maybe you could ring your doctor tomorrow and see what they think smile
  • mitch33335
    mitch33335

    Posted

    I did I took the whole thing just now..and I made an appointment for Monday...I also took 1 of my xanex..  To settle me down...thanks for your help..this is all new to me ...it all just started like 2 months ago....I feal like I will never be the same
  • michelle_34992
    michelle_34992 mitch33335

    Posted

    Laura has given you some good advice. I wish you the best and hope your anxiety settles down soon.

    I'm not currently on meds but I'm considering starting an ssri as I'm currently doing CBT but not improving. Do you also suffer from depression or is the sertraline for your anxiety?

  • mitch33335
    mitch33335

    Posted

    Prolly depression too. But this med .is for both I guess...
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