I have been on Zoloft off and on for
years. I was at 150 mg. and gained 35
lbs., sweated constantly, and shook pretty
badly. I lowered the dose to 50 mg. and
had little positive effect on my mood(s).
I have been at 100 for months now and I
like it alot. No weight gain and minimal
sweating (except when exercising then it's
a water fall). I recently started the
shakes again. It's getting pretty bad. I
know that lowering the dose will fix it
but then I will go *wacko* again. Any
suggestions?
I am .n.o.t interested in vitamins or
supplements. My problems are related to
Tourettes Syndrome and not vitamin
defiency. So don't suggest *honey dew
melon* or that .b.s. Thanks!
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Stan
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Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1620 Location: ,
Posted: 03-06-07 13:35pm
Have you tried any herbs? Just checking.
I've heard and read that dietary changes
can have a great effect on problems like
this. I'm going to assume you pretty much
eat things like pizza, white pasta and so
forth.
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blulyneguy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Idaho,
I Know, I Know Posted: 03-06-07 16:07pm
I appreciate the concern but it's not diet
related. I have tourettes syndrome and as
hard as it is for people to comprehend-it
is not due to diet, exercise or any other
controllable factor. It is in the brain
function. Pizza, pasta, etc. is not the
problem. I assure you that tourettes .I.S
real and, hey-it is a pretty misunderstood
condition. I don't know everything but
have researched this to death and all of
the "food" angles some doctors take has
been blown to pieces in research. I'm
asking solely about Zoloft dosing or
alternate drug remedies. No herbs or
supplements. Real .D.R.U.G.S. I like them
and they are effective. Go with what you
know. Know what I mean? But truly, Thanks.
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Stan
Supporter
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1620 Location: ,
Posted: 03-06-07 16:11pm
Don't worry, I know about this condition
and what it does. It's just that
sometimes an already faulty nervous system
can become even more effected if you're
not really eating right. Just a thought.
So are you saying this problem is directly
related to zoloft? A bit confused by the
comments, but I believe you mean it's
related to Tourette's only. As far as I
know, the treatment usually for this
involves attempting to use
anti-psychotics, since they're known for
their ability to reduce shaking and other
such symptoms. They're not without risk,
however. The two main ones are zyprexa
and risperdal.
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blulyneguy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Idaho,
Yes And No Posted: 03-07-07 10:09am
The shaking is related to the dosing of
zoloft. I take zoloft to help my ocd and
extreme mood swings. It is working very
well for both conditions but the shaking
is due to the dose I am on. If I lower the
dose- it does not work as effectively. I
was just asking for input to other drugs
that may not have shaking as a side
effect. I'm allergic to wellbutrin and
prozac did nothing. Any suggestions? And
thank you for the reply....I do appreciate
it stan.
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Stan
Supporter
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1620 Location: ,
Posted: 03-07-07 11:18am
Hmmm, I believe Lexapro is definitely safe
in this regard.
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blulyneguy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Idaho,
Hmmm..... Posted: 03-07-07 12:26pm
I don't know much about it. I will do some
research on it and talk to my doc. Thanks
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Stan
Supporter
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1620 Location: ,
Posted: 03-07-07 13:24pm
Yeah, try that one. I was actually put on
it for a mistaken diagnosis, so though it
wasn't what made me feel better (diet in
my case), it didn't have such an effect
and I don't recall it saying anything
about this in the little manual thing.
I've heard Paxil is quite a monster, so
definitely steer clear of that beast.
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blulyneguy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Idaho,
Paxil Posted: 03-12-07 11:25am
I have not heard anything positive about
paxil form friends who either take it or
have taken it. I have recently stopped
.Requip for restless leg and I seem to
think alot clearer and has cut way down on
night sweats. Anyone else have *weird*
mental side effects from requip? I seemed
like I was in a cloud constantly. Keeping
the zoloft though. I get tired of counting
freikin' cars on the freeway and trying to
even things up! I do say however that my
ocd has helped alot in my business (math
related). Now if I can get to my add I'd
be a happy camper! Gotta go- saw something
shiny!
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