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Old May 18, 2014, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ArtBen2014 View Post
Hi everyone,

I recently increased my Zoloft dose and I'm super agitated. I can't sit still. Can't sleep. I feel like I'm going crazy. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long did it take for this side affect to subside?

Thanks for the help! Please please help!
yes. me too when i took zoloft.

sounds like 'akathisia.' truly sucks. it will pass/stop, but you need to talk w/your doc.

reduce, go up more slowly, or even try a different med. if you have a benzo available that will help you too.

i am super med sensitive. zoloft was the first psych drug i was put on. terrible doctor who never even told me about side-effects. just kept raising the dose. i lost about 20 pounds in a month. pacing, no sleep, really thought i was going crazy.

akathisia is pretty common among people that are med sensitive and starting/increasing a med. especially ssri's.

again, make sure to speak with your doctor.

hang-in there. again, it will pass/stop.