Headache, tired with zoloft (100mg) ?

Question

Isn't it supposed to start working after over a month? But there is more 'hopelessness', feelings of complete disinterest, irritiation, sleep, headache etc.

Answer 1

I have been on Zoloft for almost three years now and I don't know how I got by without it before. Different doctors put me on and off the med several times. Both the withdrawal coming off and the adjustment period when starting the drug were bad, but they do eventually go away (even though it may take longer that the 8-12 weeks that the doctor tells you).

You can't get a real feeling of how it is working until you are adjusted to the med with no more dosage adjustments. At that point, I feel like, it really helps with my anxiety.

I would describe it as being more leveled off. I don't have as many lows and I don't have as many highs. That is kind of the disappointing part (not having the highs), but getting rid of some of the lows is worth it.

Don't get me wrong! I highly recommend the drug and I'm glad I went through the pain, but you have to be committed to getting better if you are going to start the med.

After losing weight during the transition period, I did gain that 15 lbs back plus 5 or so more, but it is worth the sacrifice. Besides, now I'm in a better mood to go out and get some exercise.

I would also suggest seeing a therapist. This is even more important, though. Visit a few and made sure you feel comfortable with them before you commit to one. I had several and didn't realize that most of them were not helping because I really didn't believe they could help me.

Answer 2

Ｉｔｓ better for you to take "lendormin" and "Ｒiｖｏｔｒｉｌ" at a time. 2 times a day.