Q. I just found out I am pregnant today and am currently on 50 mg
of Zoloft.
of Zoloft.
A. First of all.... never ever ever ever quit taking your meds without talking to your doctor first. Never. Keep taking your Zoloft until you speak with a doctor.
That said, Zoloft can be dangerous to take during pregnancy. It carries a risk of certain respiratory symptoms in your baby. Also, the hormones might change its effectiveness. It can cause complications in your third trimester, and remember what I said about not suddenly quitting? Well, if you take it through your third trimester, and your baby is born, he/she has been taking it too, and will suddenly be quitting, causing psychological damage.
What you should do is keep taking the meds and talk to your doctor immediately about switching or weaning yourself off. Follow their advice, but if you want to be off of it and they don't want you to, then get a second opinion. You don't have to take those meds if you don't want to, but you MUST go off them the right way. I'll repeat, do NOT stop taking your meds until you are directed to do so by your doctor. If you really need to be on anti-depressants or need something for your moods, there are much safer alternatives and your doctor can help you.
That said, Zoloft can be dangerous to take during pregnancy. It carries a risk of certain respiratory symptoms in your baby. Also, the hormones might change its effectiveness. It can cause complications in your third trimester, and remember what I said about not suddenly quitting? Well, if you take it through your third trimester, and your baby is born, he/she has been taking it too, and will suddenly be quitting, causing psychological damage.
What you should do is keep taking the meds and talk to your doctor immediately about switching or weaning yourself off. Follow their advice, but if you want to be off of it and they don't want you to, then get a second opinion. You don't have to take those meds if you don't want to, but you MUST go off them the right way. I'll repeat, do NOT stop taking your meds until you are directed to do so by your doctor. If you really need to be on anti-depressants or need something for your moods, there are much safer alternatives and your doctor can help you.
Has anyone ever used Zoloft while pregnant? what are the risks? How was your experience?
Q. I have been on Zoloft for 2 years for panic disorder. Though I am not planning on becoming pregnant for another couple years, I am just thinking ahead.
A. Ask your doctor. I know that my own mother took Zoloft both before and after I was born, but I don't know if she continued it during the pregnancy. The doctors should have some sort of plan worked out to deal with the situation of a pregnancy if you can't continue the medication. Don't worry about it, I'm sure the doctors know what they're doing. :)
What are the benefits or side effects from taking Zoloft?
Q. My husband has been depressed and is considering asking a doctor for a prescription for Zoloft.
Now, we've heard both good and not so good things about Zoloft.
I'd appreciate any feedback from anyone out there, including physicians on Zoloft. How long before it starts to take effect or you notice any results. Drug interactions etc.
Thank you!
Now, we've heard both good and not so good things about Zoloft.
I'd appreciate any feedback from anyone out there, including physicians on Zoloft. How long before it starts to take effect or you notice any results. Drug interactions etc.
Thank you!
A. Zoloft is an antidepressant and it didn't do much for me.
According to Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
"You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Zoloft is FDA-approved for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is not approved for treating depression in children. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. SSRI antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop taking your antidepressant during pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking Zoloft, do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor....
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
* seizure (convulsions);
* tremors, shivering, muscle stiffness or twitching;
* problems with balance or coordination; or
* agitation, confusion, sweating, fast heartbeat.
Less serious Zoloft side effects may include:
* drowsiness, dizziness, weakness;
* nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; or
* decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect....
Before taking Zoloft, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:
* tramadol (Ultram, Ultram ER, Ultracet);...
Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems�.
Caution is advised when using Zoloft in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially low blood sodium levels."
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that is most often increased or decreased when trying to treat sleep disorders and Fibromyalgia. It has to be monitored carefully when taking Tramadol because of the increased chance of seizures. There are other drugs that can cause harmful interaction as well as alcohol.
Few antidepressants actually create a high in the person who is taking them, unless they are taken by someone who really doesn�t need it. This is where drug abuse becomes a problem, but if a person is prescribed the medication it is because they need it and that need reduces the chance of addiction as the medical properties are exploited.
Different antidepressants act upon various people in different ways as per their disease, their biology and frankly some unknown factors. We don�t know exactly how these drugs work; we only know what they SEEM to do and how effective they CAN be. The problem is that they can also not work for some people.
According to Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
"You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Zoloft is FDA-approved for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is not approved for treating depression in children. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. SSRI antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop taking your antidepressant during pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking Zoloft, do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor....
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
* seizure (convulsions);
* tremors, shivering, muscle stiffness or twitching;
* problems with balance or coordination; or
* agitation, confusion, sweating, fast heartbeat.
Less serious Zoloft side effects may include:
* drowsiness, dizziness, weakness;
* nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; or
* decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect....
Before taking Zoloft, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:
* tramadol (Ultram, Ultram ER, Ultracet);...
Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems�.
Caution is advised when using Zoloft in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially low blood sodium levels."
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that is most often increased or decreased when trying to treat sleep disorders and Fibromyalgia. It has to be monitored carefully when taking Tramadol because of the increased chance of seizures. There are other drugs that can cause harmful interaction as well as alcohol.
Few antidepressants actually create a high in the person who is taking them, unless they are taken by someone who really doesn�t need it. This is where drug abuse becomes a problem, but if a person is prescribed the medication it is because they need it and that need reduces the chance of addiction as the medical properties are exploited.
Different antidepressants act upon various people in different ways as per their disease, their biology and frankly some unknown factors. We don�t know exactly how these drugs work; we only know what they SEEM to do and how effective they CAN be. The problem is that they can also not work for some people.
Is it possible to get a false negative result on a blood and urine pregnancy test?
Q. If I am pregnant I would be about 3 months. I am getting a little fat. I take Zoloft and Geodon. I need to know for the possibility of this negative result to stop hurting my child.
A. Chances are you are not gaining weight from pregnancy, but if the HPH is so low in your blood streanm you will test negative, but that said if you believe you are, and on meds, talk to your dr about another blood test, so you can find a med that will be safer for your baby and good for you,
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