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Depression of not getting well. had zoloft (sertraline) 50mg once for 3 days,feels body sleeps but mind doesnt.stopped zoloft (sertraline) snce 2 days.how long insomnia wd end?
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Takes time: If you have been diagnosed with either depressive mood disorder or major depression then, this means you have had a problem running continuously for at least weeks if not months. Therefore, fixing that mood disorder by way of medication (or any other method) by the same token will be a process that should not be expected to occur in short order.Talk to your doctor for reassurance and stay on track
Answered 8/2/2014
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Medication length: Zoloft (sertraline) takes several weeks to have an effect and the initial week of taking it symptoms such as your insomnia, or increased anxiety/slight worsening of depression can occur. This is temporary and gets better after being on it for time. Discuss with your doctor alternatives to help you get through the startup phase of the medication.
Answered 8/4/2014
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