Question about zoloft

[boi]

Does anybody know if you can be drowsy on the first day of taking medication. I started zoloft today and I was extremely drowsy but can it effect me so quickly?

 

[Into The Light]

i am no expert but i don't think this is surprising. however it might be a good question to be answered by someone who knows more about it

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Yes, That's pretty common. I call them "adaptation effects" rather than side effec ts because in most cases you'll see significant reduction in symptoms within the first 5-7 days. If you don't, get back to your doctor to talk about switching to another SSRI.

 

[Into The Light]

or, you could take it at night instead of the morning. but check with your doctor first.

 

[boi]

cool thanks
I was thinking of taking it at night as well..but I will check with the dr first

 

[deanswift58]

good luck boi,

I also felt drowsy the first couple of days, I have been on it for 2 weeks now, I could tolerate the side effects of Zoloft better than Lexapro but to be perfectly honest, drowsiness is one of "lesser effects", you might be interested in my thread , Zoloft: Is it just my GAD freaking me out? - Psychlinks Psychology Self-Help & Mental Health Forum

good luck!

 

[lallieth]

Does anybody know if you can be drowsy on the first day of taking medication. I started zoloft today and I was extremely drowsy but can it effect me so quickly?

Hi Boi..I think it's pretty common.I felt the tiredness the first few days I started meds as well..Hang in there