Dec
i started zoloft sunday evening, woke up the next morning and my cramps were all gone. i had a cranberry and vodka around 6pm and woke up this morning with MAJOR cramping again. i guess what i'm saying is that the alcohol can decrease the effects of the zoloft, right? how long does the alcohol stay in my body? have i ruined what zoloft is doing for me or am i just really irritated now?
You are having a IC flare. If you want to know more, I will be happy to edit and answer 4 you. Both are bad! for IC you should give up drinking completely (unless you want pain after-wards each time) and cranberry juice or anything acidic is not good for IC, IC is not a bladder infection, it is a chronic condition that does not go away, and only medications can control and manage it along with an IC friendly diet and no caffeine, sodas, coffee, etc, Google IC diet and you will find all the do's and don't's for foods and beverages to avoid! doesn't matter when the alcohol is out of your bady once in your flare, it will take some time to calm it down, or have your Uro do a lidocaine treatment, to soothe it. No, it didn't do anything to the zoloft, it is an anti-depressant, and works over time, as long as you keep taking your scheduled doses it will be fine. Cramping, burning, and total pelvic pain and (PFD) all go with having cystitis, your doctors should have explained all that to you.. Let me know if you have questions.
..The medication maybe: (ZOLOFT) Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life), I can only say, it may block signals to the brain and disrupt signals from the bladder in a positive way, to help the brain not concentrate on what the bladder may be doing (pain or sensitivity?) maybe? I'll research some more on it?
*Maybe the soymilk? MSG and sea salt? That might do it, lol, from conversation, many things can trigger.
3 Responses so far to "does anyone take zoloft for interstitial cystitis?"
December 30th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Hang in there — the alcohol should be gone by now but the Zoloft isn't. Continue with the Zoloft and lay off of the vodka and cranberry. The Zoloft should be able to continue to work better without the presence of the drink. Keep taking the Zoloft as scheduled.
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December 30th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Cramps can be caused by low potassium. Alcohol is a diuretic. The loss of water pulls potassium out of your system probably causing your cramps. Has your doctor checked to verify that your body is capable of maintaining its potassium level?
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December 30th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
You are having a IC flare. If you want to know more, I will be happy to edit and answer 4 you. Both are bad! for IC you should give up drinking completely (unless you want pain after-wards each time) and cranberry juice or anything acidic is not good for IC, IC is not a bladder infection, it is a chronic condition that does not go away, and only medications can control and manage it along with an IC friendly diet and no caffeine, sodas, coffee, etc, Google IC diet and you will find all the do's and don't's for foods and beverages to avoid! doesn't matter when the alcohol is out of your bady once in your flare, it will take some time to calm it down, or have your Uro do a lidocaine treatment, to soothe it. No, it didn't do anything to the zoloft, it is an anti-depressant, and works over time, as long as you keep taking your scheduled doses it will be fine. Cramping, burning, and total pelvic pain and (PFD) all go with having cystitis, your doctors should have explained all that to you.. Let me know if you have questions.
..The medication maybe: (ZOLOFT) Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life), I can only say, it may block signals to the brain and disrupt signals from the bladder in a positive way, to help the brain not concentrate on what the bladder may be doing (pain or sensitivity?) maybe? I'll research some more on it?
*Maybe the soymilk? MSG and sea salt? That might do it, lol, from conversation, many things can trigger.
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Dx 5/6 years ago, member of the ICN, medical.
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Q.Is there a side effect of Zoloft that could cause bladder problems? I have been on it for a few months and my doctor told me to increase my dose from 50mg. to 100mg. and right away I noticed more problems with IC.
A.Note: Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil) can have a significant pain modulating effect for many patients with IC. As you are having difficulty tolerating Zoloft be sure to ask your doctor for a change to a different medication. Sometimes the filler material used in medicines, even over the counter preparations, can cause bladder irritation. MD's prefer Elavil as it has significant advantages to other antidepressants. MD in an article on IC. Q/A about IC.