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New-to-zoloft
New-to-zoloft

Hi,

 

I just started Zoloft yesterday, for OCD and anxiety.

 

I took it at 5:30 PM and felt fine but woke up at 1 AM and couldn’t  sleep for hours.

 

Should I skip today’s dose and then start taking it in the morning tomorrow?

Or should I take it in the morning today (it’s about 7:30 AM here), even though it’s only been about 15 hours since my first dose?

So far no other side effect. Do people notice those happen right away or does it take a few day?

I’m hoping that sleeping issue is the only side effect J

This is my first time trying medication for my OCD/Anxiety.

Thanks,

Dave

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  • susannah_53292
    susannah_53292 New-to-zoloft

    Posted

    When i first took Zo loft for my anxiety, i couldnt sleep well for a week, but then i noticed after that my sleeping improved, but i still get other symptons like dizziness. I only been taking them for 4 weeks anyway but doctor told me it could take 4-8 weeks.
    • New-to-zoloft
      New-to-zoloft susannah_53292

      Posted

      Hi Susannah,

      Thanks for replying smile 

      What time of day are you taking zoloft?

      Have you had any other side effects yet?

      I'm taking 50 MG to start.

      Thanks,

      Dave

    • susannah_53292
      susannah_53292 New-to-zoloft

      Posted

      I'm on 50MG at the moment, i take them at 8am in the morning as its best for me. I had other side effects, i felt sick in the stomache. That about it.

  • lorraine82455
    lorraine82455 New-to-zoloft

    Posted

    Hi Dave, what dose. I take mine at 6am you should be ok to take it, call your pharmacist 
    • Cinderella81
      Cinderella81 New-to-zoloft

      Posted

      Hi Dave, if you are taking it 5.30 pm and wake up early, you could try to take it just before you go bed. I do the same and I've never had insomnia. Worth to try and you'll see which time is the best for you.

      I do take it at 9.30 pm and works for me.

    • New-to-zoloft
      New-to-zoloft Cinderella81

      Posted

      Thanks Cindella!

      I'll try, that if the morning doesn't work.

      I skipped yesterday and today took it in the morning.

      So I'll see how that makes me feel smile

      Thanks everyone!

      -Dave

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