Has anyone ever switched from zoloft to prozac? If so, what changes did you notice?
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I switched to Prozacc from Zoloft and find it much more effective. It took about six weeks to kick in, however everyone reacts differently. The "popping" feeling you described happened to me and I also could not stop yawning, especially about 8 hours after my dose.
I lost weight and used to get very nauseous. I discussed my symptoms with my doctor and decided to stick with prozac which is now working well for me. Zoloft gave me a very dry mouth and made me unbearably sleepy. Prozac does not do this.
I am also allowed 14 diazapam pills a month which I take on an "as need basis" because of the risk of addiction.
Your symptoms should improve, but remember to discuss with your doctor>
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I did several years ago. I have an aggressive personality and therefore prozac and me did not mix at all. I had violent tendencies on it. The doc said I would have an I don't give a crap attitude. He was right. I thought nothing of lashing out physically to anyone who made me mad or I was just tired of.
I've been manic depressive most of my life and have gone through a dozen medications as the old ones stop working sooner or later. You will probably have to try one or two more before you find an effective one that will help you. Remember, they all have one side effect or another. A lot depends on what you can tolerate. You did not say how long you'd been on prozac.. 30 days is not long enough to see what all of the side effects will be. Some of the side effects will go away after awhile. Don't automitacally make the connection between ear popping and prozac. It could be caused by something totally different. Have a Dr. eliminate that issue by having your ears checked.
I have never taken Zoloft, but I have taken Prozac, Paxil, and Effexor.
Whenever you switch to a new antidepresant, the first few days are really weird. There is always a weird sensation in your head and you don't feel like yourself. If you are feeling mania, tell your doctor immediately, because that'a a bad sign of how the medication works with you.
I would wait about a month before you actually decide whether it is okay for you. My experiences with Prozac in the first couple days were very similar to yours. After about a week, I felt no real effect. It was like I was my old, depressed self. I guess my chemistry didn't work right with it. Paxil was horrible and I was definelty a zombie while on it, and Effexor worked the absolute best.
I took antidepressants for about three years. I stopped taking them about 9 months ago. When I researched the effects of antidepressants in the long term and short term, I was definetly afraid for my health. Most of the effects you experience in those first couple days can stay with you for the rest of your life. This website below can lead you the right way.
Im not trying to knock you off you perscription or anything, I just think you should know all the facts about the chemicals you are ingesting everyday. I was never told any of this by any doctor or medical official while I was taking them, only after.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSRI
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