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Postpartum Depression
help with zoloft
hello
I have been struggling with PPD for about 6 months now, and I made an app with my family doctor at public health services here in Mexico, but they gave me the appointment until January 20th 2012! I waited so long because I was afraid but I couldn't take it anymore, so I bought Zoloft and have been taking 25mg since last Thursday... I have been feeling a bit better, but now I',m scared, I don't know what to do, keep taking them until my appointment? or stop and wait for an actual prescription... I have been told that it is dangerous to take this type of medicine without the supervision of a doctor, but I fear if I stop using them I'll feel worse... any suggestions? I'm very scared.
Btw... doctor is only available at the appointments, there is no phone number to ring him/her, and I am going to the public health services because I cant really afford to pay for a private practice, nor my health insurance covers psychiatrists... Thank you so much
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Re: help with zoloft
My Dr told me NEVER to just stop these kinds of meds.
Do not discontinue the med at this point. Even at only 25 the dose is enough to effect you mentally if you stop cold turkey.
I am glad you are already starting to feel a bit better. It can take 2-3 weeks for you to feel a difference. In the long run, once you see the Dr. I am betting they will be able to gauge your reactions to the medication. Thus have a better idea of what dose you need.