Took my first pill this morning

Re: Took my first pill this morning

• jenny1980 member

  March 2010

  I'm on Zoloft, but it works in a similar way. You may have a few days of side effects, which can include feeling a little drugged or even an increase in anxiety. Just power through that and know that it's normal.

  SSRIs are very effective, but can take a good 4-6 weeks to work, so be patient and hang in there.

  Are you getting counseling as well? It's often as much help (if not more) than meds.

   

  Lucy, 12/27/2009
  

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• Smudges*Mom member

  March 2010

  I hope that you are feeling more at ease soon!

  When I started taking the antidepressant prescribed for my PPD, Pristiq, I felt several side effect (can't remember exactly, but they were enough for me to call my doc).  He had me take the med every other day for the first week.  That helped a lot.  When I went back to taking it every day, I did not have any more of the side effects. 

  As pp mentioned, it does take a while for the beneficial effects of the antidepressant to really start working, so you won't likely feel all better immediately.  But remember that you are taking steps forward!

  Thanks for checking back in.  So many ladies post and then we don't see them again.  I wonder how folks are doing.

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• AlisonLynn

  March 2010

  Thanks ladies! I appreciate the support. Its a hard position to be in which you well know. Hopefully it will kick in soon so I can enjoy this time and not miss out on anything! I'll keep you updated!

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