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March 26, 2009 - 7:18 pm
I have had bi polar for most of my life. I have went through a lot of things in my life, and I am only 33. Lately I have been really depressed and suicidal. I have many episodes of rage and feeling as if I am going insane. I am also always angry and irratible. I have been out of work for some time and been having money problems, which I think is bringing on more of my depression. I am currently on Lamictal and Zoloft. I am not so sure if the Zoloft is doing much good. Has anyone ever had a negative effect on Zoloft? If anybody has some feedback, it would be greatley appreciated
Current medications as of 03-26-2009
| 01-01-2005 - Present: | Klonopin, 0.5. once per day |
| 01-01-2006 - Present: | Zoloft, 100 mg. once per day |
| 01-01-2008 - Present: | Lipitor, 20 mg. once per day |
| 01-01-2008 - Present: | Toprol, 100 mg. once per day |
| 09-15-2008 - Present: | Lamictal, 150 mg. onceperday |
I have had bi polar for most of my life. I have went through a lot of things in my life, and I am only 33. Lately I have been really depressed and suicidal. I have many episodes of rage and feeling as if I am going insane. I am also always angry and irratible. I have been out of work for some time and been having money problems, which I think is bringing on more of my depression. I am currently on Lamictal and Zoloft. I am not so sure if the Zoloft is doing much good. Has anyone ever had a negative effect on Zoloft? If anybody has some feedback, it would be greatley appreciated
Current medications as of 03-26-2009
| 01-01-2005 - Present: | Klonopin, 0.5. once per day |
| 01-01-2006 - Present: | Zoloft, 100 mg. once per day |
| 01-01-2008 - Present: | Lipitor, 20 mg. once per day |
| 01-01-2008 - Present: | Toprol, 100 mg. once per day |
| 09-15-2008 - Present: | Lamictal, 150 mg. onceperday |
March 26, 2009 - 10:43 pm
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I was on Zoloft for awhile a couple of years ago and it actually increased my suicidal thoughts and attempts! Needless to say I am no longer on that medication. I am having trouble finding any that work! I have been taking medication for about 7 years now with no luck as to the perfect combination yet, so I cant really recommend anything else for you.
I was on Zoloft for awhile a couple of years ago and it actually increased my suicidal thoughts and attempts! Needless to say I am no longer on that medication. I am having trouble finding any that work! I have been taking medication for about 7 years now with no luck as to the perfect combination yet, so I cant really recommend anything else for you.
April 28, 2009 - 9:45 pm
Total Posts: 15
Joined: 11-18-2008
Joined: 11-18-2008
I've always felt worse on antidepressants--Wellbutrin, Prozac, Lexapro, Effexor--but part of that could be my age. People under 25 have the potential to react pretty poorly to a/d's--hence the black box warnings. Not everyone will react the same to every drug, or even to every drug in a certain class (i.e. SSRI's) so just make sure you're very honest with your pdoc about how it's affecting you so they can make any necessary adjustments.
I've always felt worse on antidepressants--Wellbutrin, Prozac, Lexapro, Effexor--but part of that could be my age. People under 25 have the potential to react pretty poorly to a/d's--hence the black box warnings. Not everyone will react the same to every drug, or even to every drug in a certain class (i.e. SSRI's) so just make sure you're very honest with your pdoc about how it's affecting you so they can make any necessary adjustments.
Joined: 03-26-2009