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What Causes Difficulty In Sleeping While On Zoloft?
Posted on
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Question : On zoloft 75 mg started 4 days ago all together on 6 weeks starting with lower doses. I am having a lot of problems sleeping and that makes my anxiety and depression worse if I don't sleep I am a mess the next day because when I don't sleep I sleep nothing up all night couple times a week! Any suggestion?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
If you are taking the Zoloft at night, try taking it in the morning instead. If you are already taking it at night, you might need to talk with your doctor to consider a different medication. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that can also help with sleep, so I might discuss that.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
If you are taking the Zoloft at night, try taking it in the morning instead. If you are already taking it at night, you might need to talk with your doctor to consider a different medication. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that can also help with sleep, so I might discuss that.
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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