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Posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:00:58
I keep skipping my Zoloft, taking it more like every other day. This is because when I take it, my concentration is even worse -- and the bruising I get on it concerns me.
How dangerous is this for me?
Posted by IsoM on June 25, 2002, at 12:04:02
In reply to keep skipping my dose, posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:00:58
Don't know if it's dangerous at all, but one psychiatrist told one of my sons who skipped his doses fairly frequently that he would be better not taking it at all then. That skipped doses doesn't give the AD a chance to work properly but would only cause side effects instead. Mind you, that was just from one doctor. I'd like to know from more.
Posted by judy1 on June 25, 2002, at 13:27:48
In reply to keep skipping my dose, posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:00:58
I agree with Judy, you may as well not take it. If you are having significant side-effects and are not benefitting from it- why take it at all? Remember you are in charge of your care, next time you see your doc tell him how unhappy you were with zoloft, and if still depressed or whatever you were taking it for, ask for a different med. Take care, judy
Posted by Denise528 on June 25, 2002, at 13:43:39
In reply to keep skipping my dose, posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:00:58
Hi,
I've been doing exactly the same with Effexor, because I cannot stand the flat/dazed feeling I get when I take it consistently. I don't think what you are doing is dangerous. I don't know if you feel a lifting of the depression the day after you have taken one (as sometimes I used to) but if you don't then I can't really see the point in taking them at all.
Denise
Posted by rainbowlight on June 25, 2002, at 14:12:44
In reply to keep skipping my dose, posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:00:58
My pdoc has suggested to me to take my small dose of Zoloft only every other day. If I get too much in my system it makes me physically ill, if I space it to every other day it keeps it from building up in my body. In my experience with Zoloft there is a fine line between a dose that helps you and one that is over the top. I have spoken with others that have the same problem with it. I wish you luck and hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by jay on June 27, 2002, at 2:58:02
In reply to keep skipping my dose, posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:00:58
> I keep skipping my Zoloft, taking it more like every other day. This is because when I take it, my concentration is even worse -- and the bruising I get on it concerns me.
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> How dangerous is this for me?Well, I am about to try this...I will report back how well it does (or doesn't) work. I've been convincing myself why I should be dead lately, and that is scaring me into trying *anything* to help.
Jay
Posted by Bookgurl99 on June 27, 2002, at 8:03:53
In reply to Re: keep skipping my dose, posted by jay on June 27, 2002, at 2:58:02
> Well, I am about to try this...I will report back how well it does (or doesn't) work. I've been convincing myself why I should be dead lately, and that is scaring me into trying *anything* to help.
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> JayJay, make sure to tell the important people in your life about this -- and make a follow-up appointment with your doctor, okay? it's important. You could be on a med that doesn't make you feel that way.
Also, consider reading Phil's post "tie that thread in a knot!" It has a healthy attitude to take when you're feeling suicidal, plus it's hilarious.
*hugs*
bookgurl99
Posted by hildi on June 30, 2002, at 10:31:06
In reply to My pdoc says it's okay, posted by rainbowlight on June 25, 2002, at 14:12:44
> My pdoc has suggested to me to take my small dose of Zoloft only every other day. If I get too much in my system it makes me physically ill, if I space it to every other day it keeps it from building up in my body. In my experience with Zoloft there is a fine line between a dose that helps you and one that is over the top. I have spoken with others that have the same problem with it. I wish you luck and hope you are feeling better soon.
Hi rainbowlight. What You said intrigues me because I am wondering if I'd be better off returning to zoloft, at a much lower dose. I think the reactions I felt might have been from too high a dose for me- for I am very med sensitive.
Can you tell me if you only take zoloft, and at what dose? Also- doesn't taking it every other day make you feel funny- I mean, can't you feel the med leaving your body, or something? I know zoloft has a fairly short half-life. My pdoc thinks my previous 50mg were too low a dose, and thats why I felt bad. I disagree and think it was too HIGH a dose for me.
I'm on celexa now and want to return to zoloft, so I'd appreciate to hear what works for you. I do not trust my pdocs advice, and I would rather hear what works for others.
Thanks
Posted by JaneB on June 30, 2002, at 18:08:13
In reply to Re: My pdoc says it's okay, posted by hildi on June 30, 2002, at 10:31:06
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> Hi rainbowlight. What You said intrigues me because I am wondering if I'd be better off returning to zoloft, at a much lower dose. I think the reactions I felt might have been from too high a dose for me- for I am very med sensitive.
> Can you tell me if you only take zoloft, and at what dose? Also- doesn't taking it every other day make you feel funny- I mean, can't you feel the med leaving your body, or something? I know zoloft has a fairly short half-life. My pdoc thinks my previous 50mg were too low a dose, and thats why I felt bad. I disagree and think it was too HIGH a dose for me.
> I'm on celexa now and want to return to zoloft, so I'd appreciate to hear what works for you. I do not trust my pdocs advice, and I would rather hear what works for others.
> Thankshildi,
What are your reasons for wanting to go back to Zoloft instead of Celexa? I have been wondering if I should do the same thing and am trying to process my thoughts and get some clarification. Does Celexa make you too lethargic?
JaneB
Posted by hildi on July 2, 2002, at 18:20:36
In reply to Re: My pdoc says it's okay » hildi, posted by JaneB on June 30, 2002, at 18:08:13
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> > Hi rainbowlight. What You said intrigues me because I am wondering if I'd be better off returning to zoloft, at a much lower dose. I think the reactions I felt might have been from too high a dose for me- for I am very med sensitive.
> > Can you tell me if you only take zoloft, and at what dose? Also- doesn't taking it every other day make you feel funny- I mean, can't you feel the med leaving your body, or something? I know zoloft has a fairly short half-life. My pdoc thinks my previous 50mg were too low a dose, and thats why I felt bad. I disagree and think it was too HIGH a dose for me.
> > I'm on celexa now and want to return to zoloft, so I'd appreciate to hear what works for you. I do not trust my pdocs advice, and I would rather hear what works for others.
> > Thanks
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> hildi,
> What are your reasons for wanting to go back to Zoloft instead of Celexa? I have been wondering if I should do the same thing and am trying to process my thoughts and get some clarification. Does Celexa make you too lethargic?
> JaneBOh my gosh, I feel horrible on celexa- or at least on celexa alone! I am anxious and more depressed than ever, but in a different way. "Tired and wired", I have energy that I cannot focus in any one direction. I Cannot concentrate, am easily confused, and crying spells on and off for days on end. My pdoc says to give it more time and I say NO WAY! So, yesterday AM and this morning I took a small dose zoloft. The crying has stopped. I can focus and feel calmer. However, I am nauseous. This could be from restarting the zoloft, or from the fact that I took a very amount of celexa last night.
I don't know if I should take a combo of celexa and zoloft or just zoloft alone. By inself, the zoloft had made me feel apathetic. But maybe I need to do a VERY low dose. I sure wish I knew WHAT to do.
Why are your reasons for wanting to change meds, Jane? Are you having no luck on celexa, either?
Posted by rainbowlight on July 3, 2002, at 17:07:09
In reply to Re: My pdoc says it's okay, posted by hildi on July 2, 2002, at 18:20:36
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I am currently taking 25 mgs. of Zoloft a day. So far I haven't had to drop it down to every other day. I have found that anything over 25 mgs. a day makes me feel horrible (achy all over, bad headaches, nausea), I have a close friend who experiences the same thing. I think at a 25 mg. dose it might not be enough for depression but you could give it a try. I take it for anxiety. I also take Lamictal (mood stabilizer), Remeron (to keep the depression away) and Risperdal (also for anxiety). I think Zoloft is very calming, whereas Celexa is very activating. I have found that Zoloft allows me to let things roll off my shoulders easier and I don't get as agitated.
Posted by hildi on July 3, 2002, at 19:14:01
In reply to Hildi and Jane, posted by rainbowlight on July 3, 2002, at 17:07:09
> Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I am currently taking 25 mgs. of Zoloft a day. So far I haven't had to drop it down to every other day. I have found that anything over 25 mgs. a day makes me feel horrible (achy all over, bad headaches, nausea), I have a close friend who experiences the same thing. I think at a 25 mg. dose it might not be enough for depression but you could give it a try. I take it for anxiety. I also take Lamictal (mood stabilizer), Remeron (to keep the depression away) and Risperdal (also for anxiety). I think Zoloft is very calming, whereas Celexa is very activating. I have found that Zoloft allows me to let things roll off my shoulders easier and I don't get as agitated.
Thank you for the response. Yes-it's not just me!! I cannot handle the celexa and I don't think giving it more time will help. Since I started zoloft again I have been calmer and stopped the all day crying sessions. However, I have only started at about 6mg. zoloft because my body is still all wacked out from just stopping the celexa and then all the 'natural' products I tried before that. I seem to be ultra-sensitive right now. When I increase the dose I will certainly keep it at or under 25mg. 25 is the 'magic number' I've been thinking about I might have some success with this med.
I still feel some depression right now but things have definately became more manageable since changing back to zoloft. The anxiety has greatly diminished, thankfully. I am very nauseaus though-even at super low doses as I am now. I have a headache and am achey. I didn't know if it was the meds or if I have the flu! I figure my body needs to adjust again and the celexa is probable still working it's way out of my system. Tonight will be 5 nights since I last took any celexa.
I am curious about the remeron. Does is make you sleepy? There seems to be alot of good posts about this med, but I see sleepiness mentioned a lot.
Hildi
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