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I've taken Prestiq and Zoloft.
I did ok Zoloft (which I switched to after Prestiq when we were definitely ttc again, as Zoloft is approved for use in pregnancy and Prestiq isn't). I was 50 mg and it worked ok. I had no idea about weight gain with Zoloft, but given that I think I may be at my highest ever weight without a lot of lifestyle change, that suddenly makes a LOT of sense. Interesting. I'm no longer on it, so we'll see if that helps my new loss efforts.
Prestiq was a lot better for me. It's an SNRI as opposed to an SSRI, and it's time released. Which of those had the greater effect, I don't know. Maybe both. I was a LOT less anxious on Prestiq, my sleep was vastly improved and I just felt like my baseline was a lot steadier. The big downside to it (apart from not being approved for pregnancy or breastfeeding) was that because it was time-release, I definitely noticed if I was off on my time taking it. And the side-effects when I was late or missed a dose (and while weaning) were horrible. Nausea, dizziness, brain zaps. But since they weren't regular effects, it was fine.
If I go back, I'd prefer Prestiq.
Good luck, hon.
I did ok Zoloft (which I switched to after Prestiq when we were definitely ttc again, as Zoloft is approved for use in pregnancy and Prestiq isn't). I was 50 mg and it worked ok. I had no idea about weight gain with Zoloft, but given that I think I may be at my highest ever weight without a lot of lifestyle change, that suddenly makes a LOT of sense. Interesting. I'm no longer on it, so we'll see if that helps my new loss efforts.
Prestiq was a lot better for me. It's an SNRI as opposed to an SSRI, and it's time released. Which of those had the greater effect, I don't know. Maybe both. I was a LOT less anxious on Prestiq, my sleep was vastly improved and I just felt like my baseline was a lot steadier. The big downside to it (apart from not being approved for pregnancy or breastfeeding) was that because it was time-release, I definitely noticed if I was off on my time taking it. And the side-effects when I was late or missed a dose (and while weaning) were horrible. Nausea, dizziness, brain zaps. But since they weren't regular effects, it was fine.
If I go back, I'd prefer Prestiq.
Good luck, hon.
September 30, 2010 |
eliza
eliza
Thanks Eliza for your input.
Cymbalta is also an SNRI as well I believe. Right now, Zoloft is my only choice but I'm considering what the next step should be for me a little down the road. I tried to go off Zoloft a few months back and did not do well. I think it's best for me to stay on something at least through the Christmas season and January, which is when we lost Will.
I don't have a lot of anxiety on Zoloft...just a feeling of being 'dragging' all the time...and I'm starving for all the wrong kinds of food.
Cymbalta is also an SNRI as well I believe. Right now, Zoloft is my only choice but I'm considering what the next step should be for me a little down the road. I tried to go off Zoloft a few months back and did not do well. I think it's best for me to stay on something at least through the Christmas season and January, which is when we lost Will.
I don't have a lot of anxiety on Zoloft...just a feeling of being 'dragging' all the time...and I'm starving for all the wrong kinds of food.
September 30, 2010 |
Eve
Eve
That's totally understandable. I had thought I would stay on for a much longer time, but once we passed that year mark, things seemed to come together in a way that I felt ok giving it a shot.
I have every intention of returning to them if I get pregnant again, because I think the anxiety will be too much to handle without, but now I'm off, I'm willing to give it a go without for awhile.
It's good that you are able to monitor your needs right now. Really, really good.
I have every intention of returning to them if I get pregnant again, because I think the anxiety will be too much to handle without, but now I'm off, I'm willing to give it a go without for awhile.
It's good that you are able to monitor your needs right now. Really, really good.
September 30, 2010 |
eliza
eliza
Wanted to get anyone's experience with antidepressants. My peri gave me Zoloft two days after my twins were born (my son, William was stillborn). I started with 50mg and complained that it was making me really, really tired. My OBGYN upped my dosage to 100mg (thinking that 50mg wasn't enough). This has seemed to help some, though I'm still quite tired.
But it's definitely making me gain weight. Bah. Nothing like more weight to help the crappy body-self esteem I developed after infertilty and losing Will. So my OBgyn has suggested Cymbalta as an alternative.
Anyone care to share their experiences with antidepressants and any side-effects? I know everyone's body chemistry is different...but there are often general patterns (like weight gain with zoloft, jitteriness with lexapro, etc).
Thanks much.