Need med help

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Need med help
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Mon, 01-09-2006 - 1:09am

I still have a world of trouble with my zoloft. I can't afford to go to my doctor right now. I don't even have the money for the co-pay to see my doctor. This is my problem I have been taking the medicine for over two weeks now, when I take it at night I can't sleep. I am currently going on my fourth day without sleep. Its getting really bad I can't go without sleep anymore. When I take the medicine during the day my anxiety is 100% more. I get dizzy and feel completely amped up, I actually pace the floor. I have been forcing myself to take my medicine hoping that this feeling would just go away, but its not and I don't know what to do. I desperatly need sleep and am I starting to worry I won't be able to function much longer. Does anyone else have serious insomnia and what helps. I am desperate right now.

Thanks,
Candie

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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 6:31am

Candie,


I am so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds as though maybe the zoloft isn't for you.


Sometimes when I don't have money for my co-pay I will just tell them that I forgot my purse or something like that, that way they'll bill me. Could you do that... or maybe just call and ask to speak to the Dr.?


Maybe you need a sleep med to offset the zoloft, I don't really know. It doesn't sound as though it is helping at all though...


What time of day do you take the med? I know that I take the lexapro at night because it makes me tired....


Let us know how you are and what happens....


Hugs,

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 6:41am
ITA with Heather. Whether this med is right for you or not should be decided by the doctor. In the meantime, going without sleep is too much added stress. Here's a good link to alot of info on insomnia. Following a routine & practicing your breathing may help, but there's even an anti-insomnia diet you could try. HTH http://health.ivillage.com/mentalhealth/mhanxiety/0,,qnd2,00.html?ice=iv|wb|bedroommatters
 

 


 



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Registered: 12-28-2003
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 9:35am

How much Zoloft are you taking?


I went through a very similar experience with Zoloft, I might have told you this already.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 12:00pm

Hi,
well I slept a little last night, but I didn't take the zoloft so I think that helped. I have been taking half of the 25mg tab. I am really frustrated because I really want to continue to take the medicine because it has helped my depression and OCD significantly but its really making my anxiety worse. Its like a double edged sword. I am afraid I won't be able to take any SSRI's because I have already tried Luvox, Celexa, and now Zoloft and can't handle the side effects. I am really disappointed, I feel like I should be able to handle the side effects, but it sends me straight into panic mode. I think I am going to try taking it during the day again and see if I can get past the side effects. I was hoping that it would just get better after a couple of weeks but I it doesn't seem to be getting better :( I have a old prescription of Ambien I think I might try to help with the sleep. I have a real bad pill phobia so its going to be a struggle to take it. Thanks everyone for you advice, its really nice to have a support network :)

Candie

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Registered: 12-28-2003
In reply to: candiems
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 2:41pm

You know what, Candie?

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: candiems
Tue, 01-10-2006 - 11:01am

Call the doctor & let him decide Candie.

Sheri Ann