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Posted by michelle41a on October 3, 2010, at 23:39:09
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by morgan miller on October 3, 2010, at 21:06:20
> I think at some point you should try increasing Zoloft and eventually go as high as 100 mg before you decide to try something else. This may take a few months so try to be patient.
>
> If you start to feel better on Zoloft, I think it would be wise to try to start getting off klonopin. You are taking a very low dose so it should not be too difficult.
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> Are you taking any supplements or herbs to help with anxiety and depression?
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> MorganHi Morgan :)
I am raising my zoloft dose this week (going up to 18.75 for a week or so then up to 25mg)I know I am going a bit slow with the zoloft, but I am med sensitive so I figured the slower the better..
I am going to start the weaning process of klonopin.. I have been searching for the correct tapering schedule for the klonopin because I defintely don't want any withdrawal issues :(
I am starting with vitamin d and calcium ( my bone density test showed early osteoporosis)
I am also looking for a good multivitamin as well..I want to be on as little prescription meds as possible..
Michelle
Posted by Phillipa on October 4, 2010, at 19:18:27
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by michelle41a on October 3, 2010, at 23:39:09
Michelle whatever you do do not take the biophosphinates for osteoporisis. Do some google searches. Lots of bad stuff on them. Good luck with zoloft and klonopin. Phillipa
Posted by morgan miller on October 4, 2010, at 19:52:03
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by michelle41a on October 3, 2010, at 23:39:09
You might want to look into Jarrow's Bone Up or Vitamin Code Raw Calcium and Bone Grow.
If you do each individual bone vit/mineral supplement on their own, you need to include magnesium-glycinate, citrate(will move your bowels), aspartate, or taurinate-and vitamin K2 in the form of MK7. You can take MK7 every other day as it stays in your system for a few days. Biosil(the liquid form) and Jarrowsil are very good for increasing bone density. When you take vitamin D3, you want the oil based gel capsule form as it may be better absorbed.
AOR Multi-Basics is one of the best multivitamins on the market. Megafood, a unique food state is pretty good as well. Less expensive multis that are also decent are Rainbow Lite and Super Nutrition, they are both food based.
I would also start resistance/weight training as it is one of the best things you can do for osteoporosis.
I think it's a good idea to take it slow when raising the dose of Zoloft and many other meds, especially if you are sensitive.
Good luck!
Posted by morgan miller on October 4, 2010, at 20:32:52
In reply to Re: Zoloft too stimulating, Should I try Celexa?, posted by michelle41A on September 30, 2010, at 12:45:09
Michelle, if you feel you are stabilized and feeling well in a few months, I would just see your pdoc once every 3 months or so. There is no need to see your pdoc regularly if you are feeling better. I did very well for 7 years on Zoloft(only reason why I stopped doing well is because I stopped taking it) and only saw a pdoc 3 times in the first year I was on it.
Are you taking Omega 3s? What about Evening Primrose or Borage oil(superior to EPO IMO)? They may be good for female hormonal issues.
Posted by michelle41a on October 7, 2010, at 10:20:52
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by morgan miller on October 3, 2010, at 21:06:20
> I think at some point you should try increasing Zoloft and eventually go as high as 100 mg before you decide to try something else. This may take a few months so try to be patient.
>
> If you start to feel better on Zoloft, I think it would be wise to try to start getting off klonopin. You are taking a very low dose so it should not be too difficult.
>
Hi Morgan!
I started my zoloft increase (18.75mg) from 12.5mg..I have noticed more improvement in my anxiety :) I have also noticed some mild nausea and loose bm's (sorry tmi) from the increase, but I am going to stick it out.. I am still on .5 klonopin but I am going to start weaning when the zoloft side effects go away. I really do appreciate the info :)
Michelle
> Are you taking any supplements or herbs to help with anxiety and depression?
>
> Morgan
Posted by michelle41a on October 7, 2010, at 10:23:38
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help » michelle41a, posted by Phillipa on October 4, 2010, at 19:18:27
> Michelle whatever you do do not take the biophosphinates for osteoporisis. Do some google searches. Lots of bad stuff on them. Good luck with zoloft and klonopin. Phillipa
Thanks for the info, Phillipa :) I definitely do lots of research.. I will keep you updated :)
((HUGS))
Michelle
Posted by morgan miller on October 7, 2010, at 21:10:36
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by michelle41a on October 7, 2010, at 10:20:52
Glad to hear you are feeling better. The side effects should subside and maybe completely go away with time.
Good Luck!
Posted by michelle41a on October 8, 2010, at 11:28:09
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help » michelle41a, posted by morgan miller on October 7, 2010, at 21:10:36
> Glad to hear you are feeling better. The side effects should subside and maybe completely go away with time.
>
> Good Luck!Thanks so much, Morgan! The side effects are slowly subsiding, but I still have issues with feeling jittery and a weird dull pain in my jaw. I had mild jaw pain when I tapered off zoloft in 2005 so maybe it is a weird side effect.. I can't wait to feel "normal" again lol!
Posted by morgan miller on October 8, 2010, at 11:49:42
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by michelle41a on October 8, 2010, at 11:28:09
> > Glad to hear you are feeling better. The side effects should subside and maybe completely go away with time.
> >
> > Good Luck!
>
> Thanks so much, Morgan! The side effects are slowly subsiding, but I still have issues with feeling jittery and a weird dull pain in my jaw. I had mild jaw pain when I tapered off zoloft in 2005 so maybe it is a weird side effect.. I can't wait to feel "normal" again lol!Maybe a little TMJ? It could just be your body adjusting and there being some extra tension that is causing your jaw to tighten up a bit. Where is it tight?
Posted by zatar on October 9, 2010, at 14:54:05
In reply to Zoloft too stimulating, Should I try Celexa?, posted by michelle41A on September 25, 2010, at 12:21:58
Personally, I can't tolerate SSRIs at any dose - Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, plus anything that has an SSRI component to it - Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, etc. Haven't tried Savella, but don't want to. Prozac was the worst since it has such a long half life that it took a month to get out of my system.
There are just some people who are SSRI intolerant, not to be confused with SSRI-resistant. To assume that depression or anxiety is garden variety in everyone and that they should respond to the same meds is just nonsense. If I hear one more time that I just need to try this SSRI, or increase the dose slowly, or give it more time, I will scream. I've done all those things over 10 years and it doesn't work.
I found Neurontin and Lyrica to have some anti-anxiety effect, but they poop out on me rather quickly and increasing the dose gives me spaciness and other side effects I can't live with.
Right now I just take Valium prn, when my anxiety gets bad or I have a panic attack. Klonopin worked at 2mg, too, but above that dose it was depressogenic. :-(
When anxiety acts up, scrupulously avoiding caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and getting enough sleep is a must for me. When things quiet down, I can misbehave a bit and it's OK. It's also interesting that when I take too much FolaPro(L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate, the active form of folic acid because I'm 5-MTHF homozygous), it stimulates me too much. I try to limit it to no more than 400 mcg per day. And the taurate form of magnesium also stimulates me too much, while other forms of magnesium do not.
Genetic variation in receptors rather than drug metabolizing enzymes seem to be involved. Remeron (mirtazpine)can be tried for SSRI intolerance because it doesn't affect the HTR2A 102 T/C genotype.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14514498
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11465517-ZATAR
> Hello!!
> I was on prozac for my anxiety last year and it was way too stimulating.. Pdoc put me on Klonopin (.50 1x/day) and Zoloft (12.5mg to start) which I started taking Sept 4th. The Klonopin is great for the anxiety! I feel "normal" without being a zombie. I am concerned about the long term use of Klonopin as an anti anxiety med though :(
> Unfortunately, when I take my Zoloft, I get a panic attack about 30min later. My hot flashes have returned as well ( I had hot flashes, heart palpations and missed periods on Prozac) I think that the Zoloft is too stimulating for me :(
> I know that Zoloft works on dopamine as well and that may be what is causing the anxiety. I also was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure ( I am 41)
> My question is, does Celexa work only on Seretonin? Would Celexa be a better choice for anxiety?
> I am wondering if the zoloft is interfering with my hormones. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
> I am going to a Reproductive Endocronologist on Oct 6th so hopefully I will get more info then :)
> Thanks!
> Michelle
Posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 10:41:01
In reply to Re: Zoloft too stimulating, Should I try Celexa?, posted by zatar on October 9, 2010, at 14:54:05
> Personally, I can't tolerate SSRIs at any dose - Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, plus anything that has an SSRI component to it - Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, etc. Haven't tried Savella, but don't want to. Prozac was the worst since it has such a long half life that it took a month to get out of my system.
>
> There are just some people who are SSRI intolerant, not to be confused with SSRI-resistant. To assume that depression or anxiety is garden variety in everyone and that they should respond to the same meds is just nonsense. If I hear one more time that I just need to try this SSRI, or increase the dose slowly, or give it more time, I will scream. I've done all those things over 10 years and it doesn't work.
>
> I found Neurontin and Lyrica to have some anti-anxiety effect, but they poop out on me rather quickly and increasing the dose gives me spaciness and other side effects I can't live with.
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> Right now I just take Valium prn, when my anxiety gets bad or I have a panic attack. Klonopin worked at 2mg, too, but above that dose it was depressogenic. :-(
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> When anxiety acts up, scrupulously avoiding caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and getting enough sleep is a must for me. When things quiet down, I can misbehave a bit and it's OK. It's also interesting that when I take too much FolaPro(L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate, the active form of folic acid because I'm 5-MTHF homozygous), it stimulates me too much. I try to limit it to no more than 400 mcg per day. And the taurate form of magnesium also stimulates me too much, while other forms of magnesium do not.
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> Genetic variation in receptors rather than drug metabolizing enzymes seem to be involved. Remeron (mirtazpine)can be tried for SSRI intolerance because it doesn't affect the HTR2A 102 T/C genotype.
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> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14514498
> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11465517
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> -ZATAR
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>Hi Zatar :)
Thanks so much for the info! I just increased my zoloft dose from 12.5 to 18.75 on Oct 3rd.. I also am taking .5 klonopin 1x/day which seems to help with the anxiety.. I do feel like I am getting better, I am defintely feeling much better that I felt back in July when my anxiety was horrible :( Before I started the zoloft, I was having full blown panic attacks every day..
I have only been on the Zoloft for about a month, so I guess I will give it some more time.. I will defintely keep the Remeron in mind if the Zoloft doesn't work..
Michelle
Posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 12:26:28
In reply to Re: wondering if increasing zoloft dose will help, posted by morgan miller on October 8, 2010, at 11:49:42
> > > Glad to hear you are feeling better. The side effects should subside and maybe completely go away with time.
> > >
> > > Good Luck!
> >
> > Thanks so much, Morgan! The side effects are slowly subsiding, but I still have issues with feeling jittery and a weird dull pain in my jaw. I had mild jaw pain when I tapered off zoloft in 2005 so maybe it is a weird side effect.. I can't wait to feel "normal" again lol!
>
> Maybe a little TMJ? It could just be your body adjusting and there being some extra tension that is causing your jaw to tighten up a bit. Where is it tight?
>Hi Morgan!
Hope you don't mind me asking again..I have question about increasing my zoloft dose.. I went from 12.5 to 18.75 starting Oct 3rd.. The dosage increase didn't seem to bother me too much until today..
I woke up with some nausea and loose BM (sorry TMI) Usually every day I feel crummy from the time I get up until around 4-5.. Then I have dinner, take the zoloft, and I feel better for the rest of the night..
Could this be just my body adjusting to the med increase? I also took my zoloft a bit later than normal ( I usually try to take it around 5-6pm but I ended up taking it at 8:30)
I also have been trying to taper off the klonopin (I shaved off .0625 every day this week)
Sorry for the long winded post, just wondering if I should give the 18.75 more time to stabilize :)
Sincerely,
Michelle
P.S I am trying to take my zoloft earlier in the day but it seems that there is more anxiety when I take the zoloft with lunch (I don't eat as much for lunch as I do for dinner)
Posted by morgan miller on October 10, 2010, at 12:33:14
In reply to zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 12:26:28
I think the side effects you are experiencing are fairly normal for anyone taking any SSRI. I would stick with this dose for a while. It may be 3 or 4 months before you find the right dose and the side effects subside.
I would try taking Zoloft first thing in the morning. Also, eat a good breakfast! If you feel a little anxiety, just try to tolerate it and hopefully it will only last a few hours.
Morgan
Posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 12:42:31
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :( » michelle41a, posted by morgan miller on October 10, 2010, at 12:33:14
> I think the side effects you are experiencing are fairly normal for anyone taking any SSRI. I would stick with this dose for a while. It may be 3 or 4 months before you find the right dose and the side effects subside.
>
> I would try taking Zoloft first thing in the morning. Also, eat a good breakfast! If you feel a little anxiety, just try to tolerate it and hopefully it will only last a few hours.
>
> MorganThanks so much, Morgan :)
I wish I wouldn't get so nervous about med dosage increases.. I know that the zoloft is helping, it just sucks that it takes so long for it to stabilize lol!!
Michelle
Posted by morgan miller on October 10, 2010, at 14:20:30
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 12:42:31
I know it's frustrating and it does take some patience and will power sometimes with these drugs. Try not to get nervous, I know it's hard. Getting nervous may be contributing some to your response.
Are you taking fish oil?
Are you exercising and stretching afterward? I find moderate to intense cardiovascular exercise followed by a meditative stretch goes a long way in the treatment of anxiety and troublesome thoughts and nervous energy.
Posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 14:47:59
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :( » michelle41a, posted by morgan miller on October 10, 2010, at 14:20:30
> I know it's frustrating and it does take some patience and will power sometimes with these drugs. Try not to get nervous, I know it's hard. Getting nervous may be contributing some to your response.
>
> Are you taking fish oil?
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> Are you exercising and stretching afterward? I find moderate to intense cardiovascular exercise followed by a meditative stretch goes a long way in the treatment of anxiety and troublesome thoughts and nervous energy.I haven't started any fish oil or vitamins yet, but I intend to when my body adjusts to the Zoloft :)
I also have started stretching in the mornings and trying deep breathing exercises to calm my mind and body (My therapist suggested this as well) I have a large garden that my husband and I take care of as well. I love gardening :D
I work at a recreation center from 9pm-2am (sometimes I can leave around 1am which is good for my sleep) My job keeps me active (I clean the building) so I tend to walk for at least 1 hour a night.. I do feel better at work, probably due to the fact I am moving around..
I was on Zoloft back in 2000-05 but I guess I forgot how long it took to start feeling better lol!
Thanks again, Morgan! You are the best!!
Michelle
Posted by morgan miller on October 10, 2010, at 23:08:51
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 10, 2010, at 14:47:59
I think waiting is a good idea.
I forgot, is depression or anxiety a bigger issue? If depression is a bigger issue and you feel you need more improvement once you hit your sweet spot with Zoloft, you may want to consider adding 5 or 6 mg of l methylfolate. There is an l methylfolate prescription medication used as an adjunct to medications called Deplin. It may enhance the function of monoamines, serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, allowing antidepressants to work better.
I hope when you do start fish oil it helps some. Fish oil can improve brain function, resulting in feeling better and possibly improving the function of antidepressants. The omega 3s in fish oil are for the body what oil is for an engine.
Posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 0:03:39
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :( » michelle41a, posted by morgan miller on October 10, 2010, at 23:08:51
> I think waiting is a good idea.
>
> I forgot, is depression or anxiety a bigger issue? If depression is a bigger issue and you feel you need more improvement once you hit your sweet spot with Zoloft, you may want to consider adding 5 or 6 mg of l methylfolate. There is an l methylfolate prescription medication used as an adjunct to medications called Deplin. It may enhance the function of monoamines, serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, allowing antidepressants to work better.
>
> I hope when you do start fish oil it helps some. Fish oil can improve brain function, resulting in feeling better and possibly improving the function of antidepressants. The omega 3s in fish oil are for the body what oil is for an engine.
No depression, just panic attacks and GAD..
I have had GAD since I was a child.. I am going to a therapist which helps a lot..
The Klonopin has helped a lot with my panic attacks that started in July after being off Prozac since March 2010..I had to stop Prozac because it was too stimulating..
My therapist told me that I should have never been switched to Prozac because it is used more for depression than anxiety..
Zoloft was working great from 2000-2005 but when I was at 50mg, I started to get restless legs and zombie like feelings.. I am thinking that if I can tirate up to 25mg, the zoloft may help keep the anxiety at bay.. I want to wean off the klonopin, but for now I am keeping my .5 dosage 1x/day until the Zoloft stabilizes..
I am also dealing with high FSH and LH levels ( perimenopause symptoms) so hopefully the Zoloft will help with this issue as well..
I was fine until I turned 41 this year.. been downhill ever since GRR!! But I am keeping a positive outlook! 40 is the new 20 LOL!!
I defintely want to try the fish oil, a lot of my friends take it with great results.. Have you heard of krill oil? It is a red gel cap that is supposed to be as good as fish oil but with out the fishy after taste.. Also, the pill is smaller (I hate taking big pills)
Posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 0:14:04
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 0:03:39
Would you mind taking a very mild tasting fish oil in the liquid form? I'm thinking of Carlson's brand. All you would need is a teaspoon a day. Any time you take a fish oil product you want a high quality one and drink plenty of water to reduce the chance of a fish burp or too. And if you feel that much better on fish oil(even if you don't the overall health benefits are enough of a reason to take it), what's a burp or two?
I would not waste your money on krill until there is good evidence that it is really that much better than fish oil.
If Zoloft does not work out in the long run, you could always try New Chapter's Serofin or Kira st. john's wort. They are two SJW brands that are more calming and work well on anxiety.
I think it is important at this point in your life to optimize your health through superior nutrition and proper exercise if you want to maximize your chances of feeling good for a long time.
Morgan
Posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 0:44:51
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :( » michelle41a, posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 0:14:04
> Would you mind taking a very mild tasting fish oil in the liquid form? I'm thinking of Carlson's brand. All you would need is a teaspoon a day. Any time you take a fish oil product you want a high quality one and drink plenty of water to reduce the chance of a fish burp or too. And if you feel that much better on fish oil(even if you don't the overall health benefits are enough of a reason to take it), what's a burp or two?
>
> I would not waste your money on krill until there is good evidence that it is really that much better than fish oil.
>
> If Zoloft does not work out in the long run, you could always try New Chapter's Serofin or Kira st. john's wort. They are two SJW brands that are more calming and work well on anxiety.
>
> I think it is important at this point in your life to optimize your health through superior nutrition and proper exercise if you want to maximize your chances of feeling good for a long time.
>
> MorganSounds good to me :) I don't mind taking a fish oil supplement as long as I don't get too many fish burps lol! I am going to look into the natural anxiety supplements you suggested as well..
Hopefully the Zoloft will get my mind calm again but I am not going to rely on just the meds to solve my anxiety issues.. I like a more holistic approach and a good exercise program..
I have never really liked the idea of using ssri's for my anxiety but they have been the only thing that has worked for me since 1999.. I only hope that I haven't altered my brain chemistry too much in the process :(
I guess it helps that I only drink water and eat healthy.. My therapist suggested that I try yoga as well..
I want to start weight training again but I may put that off because I am 5'8 and 113 lbs.. The yoga may be less calorie burning.. I sure don't need to lose any more weight lol!
I have lost about 20 lbs since July from my anxiety issues :(
I used to weigh around 115 -120 before I started on SSRI's in 1999.. When I stopped taking the meds, I lost the 20- 30 lbs I had gained while on Zoloft and then Prozac.. I crave carbs when I am on too high of a dose of zoloft I guess..
Posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 1:18:08
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 0:44:51
I think you might really like Holy Basil(New Chapter is the best IMO).
Look at one of the new threads below, I made a post listing things good for anxiety/stress/restless mind.
Staying on an SSRI that works well for you is not a big deal. Plus, Zoloft is not as toxic and hard on the liver as other SSRIs. And, it inhibits mTOR signalling, something that might be good for cancer prevention and longevity! If Zoloft ends up making a significant positive impact at a dose that does not cause bothersome side effects, I would just accept that you may need it for the rest of your life. It and a few others are very good non-invasive drugs that you can stay on for a very long time. Chronic anxiety can do a lot more damage than drugs like Zoloft could ever do, at least for most people. Sure there are some that do not do well with many medications, but if you are not one of those people, you are probably better off with it than without it in the long run.
Posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 9:26:00
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 1:18:08
> I think you might really like Holy Basil(New Chapter is the best IMO).
>
> Look at one of the new threads below, I made a post listing things good for anxiety/stress/restless mind.
>
> Staying on an SSRI that works well for you is not a big deal. Plus, Zoloft is not as toxic and hard on the liver as other SSRIs. And, it inhibits mTOR signalling, something that might be good for cancer prevention and longevity! If Zoloft ends up making a significant positive impact at a dose that does not cause bothersome side effects, I would just accept that you may need it for the rest of your life. It and a few others are very good non-invasive drugs that you can stay on for a very long time. Chronic anxiety can do a lot more damage than drugs like Zoloft could ever do, at least for most people. Sure there are some that do not do well with many medications, but if you are not one of those people, you are probably better off with it than without it in the long run.I did read how zoloft was being used in treating and/or preventing melanoma.. I really didn't have an issue when I was on it in the past, actually I regret switching to prozac.. The Prozac was defintely too stimulating for me..
My concern now is trying to adjust to the Zoloft again.. I am a heck of a lot better than I was in July, but I am still dealing with morning bowel issues.. I also feel slightly nauseated too.. The general crummy feeling seems to subside by 4 or 5.. Then I feel pretty good most of the evening .. I am not sure what is causing the morning/early afternoon nausea every day.. I am assuming it is my body adjusting to the meds.. I thought about taking a cortisol saliva test to see what my cortisol levels were.. I just hope that I will wake up feeling good again! Maybe taking the zoloft with lunch will alleviate the morning nausea/loose bm issue but I am not sure :(
Thanks again for your continued support and info! It means so much to me!!
Michelle
Posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 21:40:39
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 11, 2010, at 9:26:00
Are you taking brand Zoloft or generic sertraline?
Posted by michelle41a on October 12, 2010, at 1:55:36
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :( » michelle41a, posted by morgan miller on October 11, 2010, at 21:40:39
> Are you taking brand Zoloft or generic sertraline?
Unfortunately, I am on the generic (camber pharmac) Sertraline.. I asked the pharmacist at Kroger how much the name brand zoloft was and he told me it cost $140.00 Also, it would have to be a special order.. My insurance won't cover the cost GRR!!
Is there a "clean" generic zoloft other than camber? I remember starting out on the name brand Zoloft back in 2000 and it was much better than the generic.. I guess the name brand is more expensive now :(
I take the TEVA klonopin which I like much better than the mylan klonopin..
Posted by morgan miller on October 12, 2010, at 10:40:14
In reply to Re: zoloft dosage increase issues again :(, posted by michelle41a on October 12, 2010, at 1:55:36
Have your doctor tell the insurance company you are experiencing bad side effects with the generic and you NEED brand as you did not have problems with it in the past. Ever time I had my doc do this it was approved and my insurance company started covering the brand. Do you have decent insurance? You really should talk to your doctor and push to get your insurance to cover the brand. When I tried generic sertraline my stomach was messed up for a month so I went back to Zoloft. This is your physical and mental health, it's not worth messing around with a crappy generic version of a great drug.
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