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Zoloft and AHI
I recently started taking Zoloft and within a few days my AHI reading dropped to zero and it has remained at zero for two weeks now. I am thinking of taking the APAP back to have it checked but wonder if anyone has experience that says the 'easier' state of mind has helped the AHI?
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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Everyone's situation is different. Clinical studies along with my own experiences show that AHI is more likely to rise on these types of meds. I have seen it go both ways. How do you feel? Have there been any changes in your energy levels?
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Permalink Reply by Peter Washington on
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My energy levels are fantastic and I feel great. Meds are cutting my sleeping time so even better. Checked readings using ResScan software and since starting meds AHI has tappered right off. I'm no way an avid tablet taker, just curious about any correlation with AHI. Think I will get APAP checked to be sure. Thanks.
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I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. This is the most imprtant effect of sleep therapy. Personally I would not worry about it. My wife however is OCD and would have to get the machine checked out.
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Permalink Reply by James Skinner on
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Many antidepressants tend to reduce the amount of REM sleep that you get. It may be that your sleep apnea happens mostly during REM and with the reduced REM you are having less apneas.
Be careful of the long term effects of reducing REM via Zoloft. Some people become very tried out because if it after a while.
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Permalink Reply by Somnonaut on
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Zoloft is an SSRI
http://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html
SSRI reduce REM
REM is where you would see the most severe apneas (due to lowered muscle tone)
Ergo: Zoloft ARTIFICIALLY reduces overall AHI thru its reduction in REM.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on
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dianna49, depending what machine you have you can get an lcd readout which tells you leak, AI, AHI, and other info. Post the complete name and model of your machine and maybe we can figure it out. Not all machines give this information.
dianna49 said:How do you find out what your AHI is ?
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Well, I take Zoloft and it hasnt afffected my REM as far as I can tell - but I dream quite a bit - soem features of narcolepsy in my sleep - and it isnt as though you can time yourself while sleeping/dreaming without EEG. I have to check my machine and see if I can tell AHI.
Anxiety also makes me very drowsy (more so than the antianxiety meds, ha ha)
On the down side, even with treated OSA I still sleep way too much.
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Like I said if you feel better don't be to concerned. everyone is different. Bring it up with your doc and see what they say. Nothing wrong with a passing conversation.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon Osmond on
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One of the most irritating features about modern life and linguistics is the tendency to use abbreviations, usually capitals. Mostly this is used within small groups as a code language. Sometimes I can fathom out the meaning. But AHI beats me.
Could someone explain? ASAP lol!
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Apnea Hypopnea Index is the average number of hypopneas and apneas you have per hour.
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I didnt know either so I googled it and it was the first hit.
Also there is www.acronymfinder.com where it is also the first entry and has a link
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