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Zoloft what to expect

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Tennessee506
Tennessee506

I quit drinking about a month ago I was very heavey drinker. When I stopped I started having panic attacks and anxiety everyday. So I when to my doctor because it became unbearable. My doctor prescribed me Zoloft 100mg n told me to break a little piece off the pill each day for a week the move up the next week and so on till I was at 100mg. So I started four day ago doing this breaking off a little piece and taking it. But for the past four days I've been sick after taking it to the point of not been able to eat and if I do eat I throw up. Also been more nervous and I have a feeling of a lump in my throat my thoart feels dry and score at times. My question is is these normal side effects and how long do they usually last?

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  • lorraine82455
    lorraine82455 Tennessee506

    Posted

    Six to eight weeks usually. Good luck! Have you tried a twelve step program for support.

     

    • Tennessee506
      Tennessee506 lorraine82455

      Posted

      No not yet suppose to start group therapy this Friday. Is all those systoms common when taking Zoloft even feeling like there's a lump in you throat?

  • l48934
    l48934 Tennessee506

    Posted

    Good luck with stopping drinking.  I think Zoloft is a good drug, I just could not tollerate it.  It is supposed to be one of the more tollerable ones.  I had the same side effects for three days then had to stop taking them.  I would talk to your DR about perhaps another option for medicine. Best wishes
    • Tennessee506
      Tennessee506 l48934

      Posted

      I got ahold of my doctor this morning

      She said to stop taking it. I have a appointment Thursday.

  • Noni9
    Noni9 Tennessee506

    Posted

    That wasn't my experience. Maybe someone else has.

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