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Posted by suebirds on May 26, 2007, at 12:54:32
I was switch to Zoloft 150 mgs from Paxil 40 mgs a little over 2 weeks ago how long does it take before I start to feel better I was roll over from the paxil to the zoloft because the paxil just wasnt working. Had terriable anxiety while on the paxil. The doc said I didn't need to wein off the paxil because there some what alike. But I just want to know if I will good soon. Thank You Suebirds
Posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2007, at 14:48:38
In reply to new med, posted by suebirds on May 26, 2007, at 12:54:32
Didn't you write that thread above on zyprexa for the anxiety? Is it not working? If not I'd call your pdoc and let him know maybe a benzo for the start-up anxiety? Love Phillipa
Posted by suebirds on May 26, 2007, at 20:38:21
In reply to Re: new med » suebirds, posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2007, at 14:48:38
Yea I did write something about Zyprexa about coming off of the medicine, This time I was asking how long does it take for the Zoloft to start working, and I am on a benzo i'm on Clonazapam for the anxiety i've been on it for about three yrs. But I was asking how long does it take before the zoloft will be working well. Thank You Suebird
Posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2007, at 21:27:59
In reply to Re: new med, posted by suebirds on May 26, 2007, at 20:38:21
The SSRI's usually take quite a few weeks. Some they work for more quickly . Average is 4-6 weeks Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on May 27, 2007, at 15:42:55
In reply to Re: new med » suebirds, posted by Phillipa on May 26, 2007, at 21:27:59
Average is 4 to 6 weeks *at a therapeutic dose.* That means that it might be much more than 6 weeks, if you're not at a therapeutic dose for you.
By the way, did your doctor have you start at a lower dose and move up to 150mg? Or just start at 150mg? That high a starting dose might contribute to your anxiety, in which case toughing it out might be in order. If it's contributing to the anxiety, that means the anxiety will ease off as it starts working. And starting at a higher dose means it is likely to start working sooner than if you had to titrate up more slowly.
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