Posted by Buffet on November 6, 2000, at 14:13:24
In reply to Anybody experienced this?, posted by Shirley on November 5, 2000, at 12:34:35
> As alot of you know, I am currently transitioning from Zoloft to Prozac. I also take Adderall during the day and Remeron before bedtime.
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> Anyway, I am currently on 12.5mg Zoloft and 20mg Prozac. I also take 30mg of Adderall three times a day. Even though I am going through PMS, I feel great in the morning after taking my medicine. This good feeling continues until about 1 hour after lunch in which I start feel extremely irritable and agiatated.
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> I am very confused about what is happening and wonder if anybody else has had similar experiences? I am wondering if my experience is due to both PMS and the fact that I'm still adjusting to the Prozac? But it just seems weird to me to feel so good and then to reverse course after lunch. I'm also wondering if the prozac needs to be increased.
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> My mood is ok but I am very frustrated that this med saga never seems to end. I know you all can relate.
> Even though I'm a big Dr. Jensen fan, I'm willing to give this some time because the Prozac has shown signs of being very beneficial. But it's sure getting old.
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> Thanks for letting me vent.
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> ShirleyI've been on both prozac and zoloft and have switched between them a few times. How long have you been taking the prozac? In my opinion, you need to taper the zoloft as the prozac starts to kick in. You can go off of Zoloft pretty quickly without withdrawal as long as you have something else to replace it, i.e. Prozac. But, the prozac needs to be working or else you will start to withdraw from the zoloft. I found them to be very similar in their effects, and I prefered the Prozac (stronger, less jitters, less worry about missing a does, etc). You need to play it by ear (or feel) with tapering the zoloft.
If it has only been a couple of weeks, give it a little more time. If after 3.5-4 weeks, up the dose. If you still don't notice it working after another 2-3 weeks, then I'd consider giving up on the Prozac. Then again, I'm not a doctor, so take this for what its worth.
Good luck.
Buffet.
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