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Posted by Bookgurl99 on June 24, 2002, at 14:57:24
I've been on Zoloft for almost 2 months at a relatively low dose (25-50 mgs).
I've been having unusual bouts of crying, suicidal thinking, etc. This is also somewhat situational, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar.
Any idea for solutions?
Posted by Seweryn on June 25, 2002, at 2:58:10
In reply to Zoloft, crying, suicidal thinking?, posted by Bookgurl99 on June 24, 2002, at 14:57:24
hahhaha
Posted by Seweryn on June 25, 2002, at 3:01:17
In reply to Re: Zoloft, crying, suicidal thinking?, posted by Seweryn on June 25, 2002, at 2:58:10
Sorry for hhahha I tested the password something was wrong.
Going to the point of zoloft
Do not scare me I am on zoloft.
and 2.5 mg zyprexa which helps wiwh suicidal thinking.
Try it. and you will feel immedaite relief within 3-5 days Take 5 mg of zyprexa first to augument zoloft.
Regards
seweryn from poland
Posted by Terri C. on June 25, 2002, at 10:49:10
In reply to Re: Zoloft, crying, suicidal thinking?, posted by Seweryn on June 25, 2002, at 3:01:17
Situational crying is good for the soul; however, with regard to suicidal thoughts, I would look at the episodes (if any) of suicidal thoughts prior to initiating the Zoloft. If you were depressed prior to taking this drug but had no suicidal thoughts, then maybe this is not the drug for you. Each of us responds differently to these medications, some of us with severely debilitating and dangerous reactions; i.e., suicidal thoughts, planning, etc. In my opinion, suicidal thoughts, whether present pre or post medication, is a warning sign that would prompt me to seek further medical attention. Continued dialogue with your medical provider is essential to ensuring successful treatment.
Hope you feel better soon:)
Posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:03:14
In reply to Re: Zoloft, crying, suicidal thinking?, posted by Terri C. on June 25, 2002, at 10:49:10
Posted by judy1 on June 25, 2002, at 13:35:56
In reply to Zoloft, crying, suicidal thinking?, posted by Bookgurl99 on June 24, 2002, at 14:57:24
As Terri alluded to: suicidal ideation is a side-effect of some of the SSRI's- particularly Prozac. If indeed these thoughts coincide with you taking this drug, then speak to your provider and taper off. Best of luck, judy
Posted by Denise528 on June 25, 2002, at 14:12:33
In reply to Thanks, Terri. :D (nm), posted by bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 11:03:14
Hi,
The first time I ever took Zooloft in the past, they worked, I initially experienced a few Suicidal thoughts but no strong impulses and every now and again I felt a real glimmer of light, I just knew they were working (that was in the first week), infact because they worked so well whenever I heard of other people's horror stories on them, I'm ashamed to say I put it down to exaggeration and them not giving them a long enough try.
This time round though I've seen the downside to the SSRIs (including Zooloft) and I've had an absolutely horrendous time with them. Are you feeling agitated on them?
I felt really agitated during the day, felt like I was completely freaking out inside and then come night time I felt incredibly weak like I'd been through a major battle. The only thing that gave me any relief from those awful feelings was 10mg Zyprexa. When I really felt I couldn't go on and I was at my wits end, I'd take one Zyprexa and the next day it was as though I'd been lifted back up on my feet and recharged.
I don't know how bad the Zooloft is making you feel but if it intolerable I'd definately give Zyprexa consideration.
Denise
Posted by Bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 14:45:24
In reply to Re: Thanks, Terri. :D, posted by Denise528 on June 25, 2002, at 14:12:33
Zyprexa is a 'mood stabilizer,' so I thought I'd ask. Does it ever make you feel tired?
My dx is anxiety. I've also had severe memory loss that I consider to be of unknown etiology.
Zyprexa can cause weight gain and diabetes; because diabetes runs in my family, I wouldn't risk it.
Posted by Denise528 on June 25, 2002, at 15:14:11
In reply to Is your dx bipolar? » Denise528, posted by Bookgurl99 on June 25, 2002, at 14:45:24
Hello,
no I'm not bi-polar (I'm convinced of that). I know that the Zyprexa makes some people really tired but when I took 10mg I felt more awake and alert and my concentration was brilliant. Perhaps it was the fact that I was taking it to combat the awful agitation I was getting on the prozac. It put me to sleep really fast but I never woke up feeling tired on it.
I did feel really tired when I stopped taking it but that happens with all of the drugs I've taken.
The only thing I didn't like about the Zyprexa was that I felt too unlike myself on it.
I did ask my Psychiatrist about the diabetes and possible Tardive Dyskinia and he told me that you are only at risk of getting Diabetes if you put on loads of weight, which you are quite likely to do on Zyprexa (I constantly felt hungry), he dismissed the idea of Tardive Dsykinia, telling me that he actually put someone on it who had already got this and the drug cured him of it. However, I wastn't entirely convinced, hence the reason I don't take it all the time.
Denise
Posted by coral on June 25, 2002, at 16:27:29
In reply to Re: Thanks, Terri. :D, posted by Denise528 on June 25, 2002, at 14:12:33
Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who has a prompt response to Zoloft (VERY positive, I might add). In the only major depressive episode I've experienced, (3 years before any relief - with a litany of non-effective drugs), Zoloft worked, but it took six months at 200 mgs to break through. (That was 7 years ago). I've experienced one other minor episode which was corrected with Zoloft (100 mgs), and now, a third episode and I've found that 25 mgs is doing the trick. It seems that my responsiveness to Zoloft is increasing as well as "catching" the depression before it became truly deep-seated.
RE: the suicide ideation - my understanding is that SSRI's don't cause it, but due to the beginnings of relief, a person may have more energy and hence, more thoughts about ending life. (That sounds backward, I know, but it's a synopsis of what I've read.)
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