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Default Jan 16, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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Hello! (I'm new here!)

About a year and half ago, I started taking Zoloft for my anxiety. Let me first say that it has greatly improved my life. I’m emotionally stable, and generally feel content.

The problem is that I’m constantly feeling fatigued, no matter what time of day. Even after a healthy amount of sleep (anywhere between 7 to 9 hours), I still wake up feeling unrested. It’s taken a huge hit on my productivity.

Thing is, I’m unsure if it’s the medication or not…
So, my question is this:
1. Has anyone else experience severe fatigue with Zoloft?
2. If so, did you try an alternative medication?
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Default Jan 16, 2019 at 03:10 PM
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yes and yes. wellbutrin was a do-able antidepressant band aid for me.
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Hello tuffghost: I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central.

Here are links to 5 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that discuss various aspects of antidepressant medications:

Depression Medications: Antidepressants

Zoloft Side Effects, Uses & Dosage

Side Effects of Antidepressant Medications

Coping with Antidepressant Side Effects

What You Need to Know About the Newest Antidepressants

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.

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Default Jan 17, 2019 at 12:21 AM
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Here are links to 5 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that discuss various aspects of antidepressant medications:

Thanks for all the great articles!
Gonna do my research
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Default Jan 17, 2019 at 03:08 AM
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Hello! (I'm new here!)

About a year and half ago, I started taking Zoloft for my anxiety. Let me first say that it has greatly improved my life. I’m emotionally stable, and generally feel content.

The problem is that I’m constantly feeling fatigued, no matter what time of day. Even after a healthy amount of sleep (anywhere between 7 to 9 hours), I still wake up feeling unrested. It’s taken a huge hit on my productivity.

Thing is, I’m unsure if it’s the medication or not…
So, my question is this:
1. Has anyone else experience severe fatigue with Zoloft?
2. If so, did you try an alternative medication?
I cant take Zoloft it made me very sick and dizzy.I would get so hot and sweaty from it so I can imagine it would make you tired.
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Default Jan 17, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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I cant take Zoloft it made me very sick and dizzy.I would get so hot and sweaty from it so I can imagine it would make you tired.
Thanks for sharing! From what I gather, a lot of people try a few different medications before finding the right match for them. Hopefully I'll be able to speak with a psychiatrist soon to discuss trying something new.

Though, I'm curious... How do you cope with that transition? I imagine going from one medication to another is a difficult process. Old anxieties and depression will likely reappear when you're weaning off your current med to go on another.
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For me it made me manic

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