Uh.... yeah.... I am just gonna leave this here.
diabeticman (2,476 posts) http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018726663
question about Zoloft... Wife took her first dose today and while she was at work
she seemed restless. She just got home and told me she drumming or tapping her fingers a lot. She seemed to walk around more than usual. yeah, the place she is working is a slow place so she waits a while for paperwork to come in so she will sometimes take walks around the warehouse but tonight she seemed to walk more than usual.
Is this normal? Is she have a reaction? I am only concern because she had some weird reactions to fake sugars they make her jigger. oooo.... racist?
Her doctor said the pill gives people energy and it can make people nausea and may cause her to throw up but if she can hang on for a couple weeks that will subside and the medicine will start working. She did tell my wife that it will take about 6 weeks to really work. I am concern of an adverse reaction or am I getting worried for nothing?
NYC_SKP (64,949 posts)
1. Walking and activity is very good if it's not interfering with her work.
I have to make myself get up and walk on most days, it's my primary exercise.
It's great if she can get used to it, or her PCP might have to adjust the dosage.
of course, skippy knows drugs.
elleng (53,255 posts)
4. 'Common side effects of Zoloft include
sleepiness, nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, skin rash, headache, diarrhea, upset stomach, loss of appetite, abnormal ejaculation, dry mouth, and weight loss.'
http://www.rxlist.com/zoloft-side-effects-drug-center.htm
The container should include this information.
the info was just a nadin away...
cwydro (15,821 posts)
6. She's a home health aide right? Hopefully she can have some down time and pay attention to any symptoms. I know there are many different types of anti-depressants. Some have some bad side effects.
Then how the **** doesn't she know about the sideeffects?
diabeticman (2,476 posts)
8. she use to be but not now. She is now doing Data entry.
same statement as before still works.
hopemountain (1,535 posts)
9. the pharmacist
who filled the prescription can offer some guidance regarding side effects and contraindications. i also suggest she keep a little notebook where she can keep a daily account of how she is doing/feeling to share with her psych for feedback, etc.
i took zoloft for 3 years in the late 90's while working and during a very stressful time and found it helpful. i also walked 3 to 6 miles per day after work.
if she drinks caffeine or has other stimulants she might consider cutting back or eliminating them for a day or so to see whether she is still experiencing the antsy feelings.
ask the pharmacist how long before the zoloft begins to take full effect.
another druggy heard from.
sakabatou (33,069 posts)
13. Um, I don't think medical advice is allowed at DU
>.>
Tell her to smoke weed. It'll be fine.
