I started taking the generic 50mg zoloft medication 2 days ago for postpartum depression after having a baby. Yesterday, I drank about 6 cups of coffee and took one 10mg oxycodone for the pain I have in my knees. Last night, I woke up from a dead sleep with a horrible panic attack. I haven’t taken anything today, and had another attack this afternoon. Did the combination of things cause it? Or I’m I withdrawling from not taking a zoloft again this morning? Please help!
Zoloft can have a number of adverse side effects, including asthenia (a feeling of weakness without an actual loss in strength), diarrhea, gas, headache, indigestion, pain, rash, sore throat, tingling sensations, vomiting, problems with vision, insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbances, confusion, dizziness, tremors, delayed ejaculation in men (anorgasmia), and decreased sex drive. It can induce mania or hypomania in a small percentage of individuals. It has also been known to cause minor weight loss.
Less common or rare side effects reported include acne, breast pain or enlargement, fainting, double vision, dry or painful eyes, lightheadedness when standing from a sitting or supine position, difficulties breathing, allergic reaction, altered taste sensation, back pain, changeable emotions, difficulty swallowing, cold clammy skin, cataracts, chest pain, fever, fluid retention, flushing, increased salivation, increased libido, inability to stay seated, hearing problems, frequent urination, hair loss, heart attack, general malaise, hot flushes, low blood pressure, migraine, kidney failure lack of coordination, nasal inflammation, hemorrhoids, hiccups, glaucoma, lack of sensation, light sensitivity, increased salivation, inflammation of the penis, depersonalization (an “unreal” feeling), abnormal dreams/thoughts, hallucinations, paranoia, rapid mood swings, tooth-grinding, worsening of depressive symptoms, memory loss, nosebleed, increased urination at night, ringing in the ears, racing heartbeat, rectal hemorrhage, respiratory infection, skin inflammation or eruptions, edema of the wrists or ankles, irregular heartbeat, twitching, yawn, sleepwalking and vaginal hemorrhage or discharge.
Due to the fact that sertraline is tightly bound to plasma protein, the use of Zoloft in patients taking another drug which is tightly bound to protein, such as digitoxin or warfarin, may cause a shift in plasma concentrations potentially resulting in an adverse effect. Conversely, adverse effects can result from displacement of protein bound Zoloft in other tightly bound drugs.
Patients taking sertraline should not drink alcohol during treatment. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies should be used with caution. Though none is known to interact with Zoloft, interactions remain a possibility.
Concomitant use of Zoloft with other drugs may produce an increase , decrease or alteration in the effects of either drug. It is especially important to consult your physician before combining sertraline with the following:
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Diazepam (Valium)
Digitoxin (Crystodigin)
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
MAOIs (Nardil, Parnate)
Other serotonin-boosting drugs like Prozac or Paxil
Other antidepressants such as Serzone and Elavil
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Tolbutamide (Orinase)
If you are taking the oral concentrate form of Zoloft, do not take disulfiram (Antabuse).
P.S. My Dad’s a doctor…
October 28th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Yes, so talk to your Doctor about changing medication.
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October 28th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
hell ya. drugs are bad
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October 28th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
All anti-depressants can cause panic attacks…if they are having a negative effect….Depression, panic, and anxiety go hand in hand..trust me..ive been there before
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October 28th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Yes, they can heighten Anxiety until you get used to them. You may want to give your doctor a call, perhaps they do not agree with you. I had that same effect when I was put on Effexor…Stopped taking that quickly…It’s an awful feeling!
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October 28th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Zoloft didn’t agree with me when I took it after the birth of my first child. I’d say the combo of the coffee and depression meds (especially THAT much caffiene) is what did it, but in general… with me anyway, it made my anxiety worse after taking it. Try taking your zoloft and stopping the caffiene intake for a day or two and see what happens.
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October 29th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Zoloft can have a number of adverse side effects, including asthenia (a feeling of weakness without an actual loss in strength), diarrhea, gas, headache, indigestion, pain, rash, sore throat, tingling sensations, vomiting, problems with vision, insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbances, confusion, dizziness, tremors, delayed ejaculation in men (anorgasmia), and decreased sex drive. It can induce mania or hypomania in a small percentage of individuals. It has also been known to cause minor weight loss.
Less common or rare side effects reported include acne, breast pain or enlargement, fainting, double vision, dry or painful eyes, lightheadedness when standing from a sitting or supine position, difficulties breathing, allergic reaction, altered taste sensation, back pain, changeable emotions, difficulty swallowing, cold clammy skin, cataracts, chest pain, fever, fluid retention, flushing, increased salivation, increased libido, inability to stay seated, hearing problems, frequent urination, hair loss, heart attack, general malaise, hot flushes, low blood pressure, migraine, kidney failure lack of coordination, nasal inflammation, hemorrhoids, hiccups, glaucoma, lack of sensation, light sensitivity, increased salivation, inflammation of the penis, depersonalization (an “unreal” feeling), abnormal dreams/thoughts, hallucinations, paranoia, rapid mood swings, tooth-grinding, worsening of depressive symptoms, memory loss, nosebleed, increased urination at night, ringing in the ears, racing heartbeat, rectal hemorrhage, respiratory infection, skin inflammation or eruptions, edema of the wrists or ankles, irregular heartbeat, twitching, yawn, sleepwalking and vaginal hemorrhage or discharge.
Due to the fact that sertraline is tightly bound to plasma protein, the use of Zoloft in patients taking another drug which is tightly bound to protein, such as digitoxin or warfarin, may cause a shift in plasma concentrations potentially resulting in an adverse effect. Conversely, adverse effects can result from displacement of protein bound Zoloft in other tightly bound drugs.
Patients taking sertraline should not drink alcohol during treatment. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies should be used with caution. Though none is known to interact with Zoloft, interactions remain a possibility.
Concomitant use of Zoloft with other drugs may produce an increase , decrease or alteration in the effects of either drug. It is especially important to consult your physician before combining sertraline with the following:
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Diazepam (Valium)
Digitoxin (Crystodigin)
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
MAOIs (Nardil, Parnate)
Other serotonin-boosting drugs like Prozac or Paxil
Other antidepressants such as Serzone and Elavil
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Tolbutamide (Orinase)
If you are taking the oral concentrate form of Zoloft, do not take disulfiram (Antabuse).
P.S. My Dad’s a doctor…
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October 29th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes;
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination; or
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headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops.
Less serious Zoloft side effects may include:
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drowsiness, dizziness, tired feeling;
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mild nausea, stomach pain, upset stomach, constipation;
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dry mouth;
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changes in appetite or weight;
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sleep problems (insomnia); or
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decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
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October 29th, 2009 at 12:57 am
TOO MUCH COFFEE…..DUH
IT AINT DA ZOLOFT
UND THE OXYCODONE….WAS UNCALLED FOR I SAY
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October 29th, 2009 at 1:43 am
In first place, if you have a history of axiety disorder, and if you have been taking other type of anti- anxiety pill, and your doctor changed it for zoloft, then the panic attacks might be coused for the withdrawing symgtoms. BUT, if you HAVE NEVER taken any anxiety pills, and you have been taking this Zoloft (Prozac) for postpartum depression for only two days, I personaly don;t think that missing one day of Zolof would cause you any panic attack, considering that you are not addictive to these pills.
SEcond, I suggest that unless you have a very severe depression, to not take Zoloft, it IS very addictive, and dangerous. I suggest you make some home tea to calm yourself down, take showers, lay down in your bed. You will be fine. Nothing will happen to you. ok,?
Good luck…
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