just started zoloft (sertraline) 25 mg last night. i don't have any side effects so far. when will i get bad side effects. does it happen immediate or weeks?

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What are the immediate side effects of zoloft (sertraline)?

Answer 1

If you were to: Have side effects you could feel some shortly after taking the medication. For instance, if you were to have insomnia it could occur that night. If you had initial irritability that could start the same day. Other side effects may take longer to develop. Relax. I encourage you to stop focusing so much on side effects and to think about getting well. Take care.

Answer 2

Zoloft (sertraline): None likely at this low dose. May get headache and nausea at high dose, . Keep your doctor informed of any.

Answer 3

4 to 6 weeks: Most antidepressants take several weeks to begin to build up in your system to a therapeutic level.

Answer 4

2-3 weehs: It may b faster but this is the usual answer.

Answer 5

Zoloft (sertraline) onset: According to research studies, about 75% of patients will improve in the first four weeks, but it may take 4 to 6 weeks for the other 25% to improve with antidepressant treatment. Also, it is important a person takes an adequate dose, for some, this may be as much as 150-200 mgs per day. I would go to a dr. Who would see me every few weeks until i was better. Good luck.

Answer 6

It may take four to: Six weeks once you reach an optimum dose. The dose is usually titrated upward from a starting dose of 25 mg per day.

Answer 7

Nausea: Nausea is common, but usually subsides after a few weeks. Other common side effects are headache, insomnia, diarrhea or constipation dry mouth, ejaculatory dysfunction, sleepiness.

Answer 8

Ones pts complain ab: Queasy stomach diarrhea delayed ejaculation anorgasmia restlessness.

Answer 9

Decrease dose.: Under the supervision of your physician, the best way is to cut the dose in half and do this gradually over a couple of weeks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it ok to cut the type of pill you are taking in half to get to 25mg for a couple of weeks. After that, you can stop it.

Answer 10

Under supervision: Discuss it with your physician to see what is safest for you. However 50mg is low enough to stop it without having to decrease the dose.

Answer 11

Generally safe, but: Zoloft (sertraline) is used safely and successfully by millions of people. But all drugs have potential risks and side-effects. Things may seem "intense" because your depression is lifting (a good effect), or because the zoloft is agitating you or making you restless, which are common side-effects. Talk to your prescribing doctor to sort it out. "intensity" isn't required for it to work.

Answer 12

Pro's and con's: All medications have pro's and con's. Zoloft (sertraline) is a safe medication, but like all medications, it can have some potential side effects. I'm not sure what you mean by "intense". Zoloft (sertraline) can make some people more anxious in the beginning and it can make some people feel quite jittery. On the other hand, "intensity" may also come from stress in your life. Speak with your physician to clarify.

Answer 13

It can be bad for U: They are both selective serotonergic reuptake inhibiters (ssri's). Taking them to gether raises the risk of a side effect called "serotonergic syndrome" which can be quite serious and require hospitalization. Pexeva is paroxetine, a medication for depression and an ssri. There is no added benefit giving zoloft (sertraline) and Pexeva (paxil) at the same time, only increased side effect risks.

Answer 14

Pexeva and zoloft (sertraline): The drugs that you are mentioning are of the same category called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Although it is not usual to prescribe at the same time each practitioner uses clinical judgement to treat. Often such combinations can usually mean various things such as the patient is not responding, the wrong diagnosis is possible or the patient may be having another medical issue.

Answer 15

Risk: The use of 2 ssri can be risky. It is best to optimize the dose of 1 or the other. In my practice i go to 60 mg paroxetine or 150-200 mg zolft (sertraline). Doses above this or combining the 2 may lead to too much serotonin. I may switch from one ssri to another due to side effects or incomplete response, but if you have not responded to the above dose of either then it's time for a different type.

just started zoloft (sertraline) 25 mg last night. i don't have any side effects so far. when will i get bad side effects. does it happen immediate or weeks?

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