ZOLOFT Reviews (SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.3 (1667 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZOLOFT with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZOLOFT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Depression | Initially had insomnia at night and SLEEPINESS during the day, tremor, dry mouth, and difficulty achieving orgasm. It is still difficult for me to orgasm, but the rest of the side effects went away after a few weeks. One other side effect I am experiencing is craving alcohol. I drink almost daily now, which is obviously not healthy. | Zoloft really works well for me in terms of depression (I would rate it a 5 in this respect), but I am considering switching to something else due to the alcohol cravings. | M | 31 | 2 months | 6/27/2009 | 1 | depression, social phobia | Weight gain, increased depression, mood swings | I took zoloft from the ages of 17 to 21, and unfortunately didn't realize that it was actually making things worse until several years in. My doctor assured me I would be less likely to gain weight while on it. I gained about 40 pounds, which I was not able to lose until after I went off it. I had terrible relationships with most of the people around me due to my difficult attitude, felt horrible about myself all the time, and was not remotely pleasant to be around. After going off it (despite my doctor's advice), it took about a year before I began feeling more positive about life, and was able to start losing the weight I had gained on it, plus some. I have been so much happier since I stopped taking it. | F | 23 | 4 years | 6/27/2009 | 1 | Depression + Anxiety + Panic Attack | major bruising, dizzyness, severe suicidal thoughts, frequent panic attacks, lack of coordination all off of 25mgs. | would not take nor recommend to anyone - I went thru hell for 3 weeks on this stuff - see by other posts it works for some -- I am stunned - now on 20mgs of Lexapro and after 4 weeks seeing a little bit more light. | M | 41 | 3 weeks | 6/22/2009 | 2 | bulimia | a little less interested in sex, increased depression at higher doses | I started on 50 mg with no side effects and no difference whatsoever in my mood. I was then moved up to 100 mg and quickly became extremely depressed and could barely get myself out of bed in the morning. | F | 19 | 3 months | 6/21/2009 | 4 | anxiety | weight gain and fatigue | F | 47 | 5 years | 6/18/2009 | 3 | Bi- Polar Disorder, Anxiety | jaw clenching, random leg twitches, restlessness at night, panicky feeling | i was only prescribed zoloft about a week or 2 ago and i was told that it would take a few weeks to get into my system. however, after day 3 of taking the once a day 50 mg pill, i started clenching my jaw really bad, especially after yawning, and i would have the urge to move my legs a lot. now after a week of being on it, i feel like i cant breathe, yet i am breathing fine. im panicky and i find myself worrying a lot more than usual. | F | 21 | 8 days | 6/17/2009 | 3 | OCD | tiredness, dizziness when standing up, a feeling like someone is electrocuting my brain (if that makes any sense), nausea and constant jaw clenching. also when i turn my head quickly it feels like my eyes can't keep up. | i'm at week 3 of 25mg a day. i dont think i will increase the dose as the doctor suggested. | F | 27 | 3 weeks | 6/17/2009 | 4 | depression, panic | none other than difficulty achieving an orgasm. | Very effective for my depression, anxiety though the sexual side effects are a pain, and are only somewhat improved after a 2 day "drug holiday". | M | 48 | 3 years | 6/16/2009 | 4 | NERVE | NONE | F | 16 | 1 days | 6/16/2009 | 4 | Depression | Took it at night and had a very strange reaction the first night. Shaking, everything looked tweaked, and diarrhea. Called doctor he told me to take it in the morning. This helped. It took about 3 or 4 weeks and then I feel like normal | A friend recommeneded this drug after she had tried to kill herself. She said this is the only drug that worked for her. It worked well, but I decided to get off of it after 6 months. Definite weight gain and sleepy. | F | 17 | 1 years | 6/14/2009 | 1 | GAD, Panic Attacks | Bright red/purple flushing of face, horrible panic attacks, nausea | I stopped taking zoloft (50mg) after 2 weeks due to extreme side effects & possible allergic reaction. Been off for 3 weeks and am experiencing severe muscle pains all over my legs, arms also feeling of weakness. How long before it gets out of my system? Made my panic/anxiety MUCH WORSE | F | 37 | 14 days | 6/12/2009 | 4 | depression | very low libido, no sex drive, intensified affects of alcohol tremendously, it relieved crying episodes, it helped me get my life back as far as enjoying things | F | 21 | 3 months | 6/9/2009 | 3 | F | 60 | | 6/3/2009 | 1 | depression | brain damage | this drug will cause brain damage...speech problems, memory problems, pronunciation problems, movement disorders...well, u get the picture...and no, im not kidding..and no, im not a scientologist....you've been warned. | M | 33 | 2 months | 6/1/2009 | 3 | OCD-GAD | Very low sex drive, feeling sleepy | The drug helps with anxiety, nothing to say, it deffinitely does. But there are side effects: Libido is very low, and I also feel quite tired. It is very sad, to have to choose between anxiety or libido. | M | 26 | 8 years | 5/31/2009 | 1 | Clinical Depression | Suicidal ideation, weight gain, suicidal tendencies, tingling fingers, dizzy, tremor, insomnia | I was given zoloft from my pyschiatrist and started at 50mg per day and was steadily increased to 100mg. After taking this for three weeks I began to not process thoughts well and found it difficult to concentrate and function well. I felt very shakey in my hands especially in the afternoons making tying a bow or a knot very difficult. I found work hard to focus on and suffered some memory difficulties. I was carrying out 'risky' behaviours and after 4 weeks of taking it I ended up in the emergency department of the hospital twice in 4 days for over-dosing. This medication has not been at all pleasant and when put in hospital the doctors increased my dose to 150mg and this was terrible. I am now on my first complete day with taking no zoloft after slowing decreasing the dose and the withdrawal isn't pleasant but survivable so far. Headache, slight confusion, temperature and feeling very tired are some of the withdrawal symptoms I have so far felt but they are better than what zoloft was doing for me. Zoloft was prescribed to me to help with depression and if I knew that there were reported cases that this anti-depressant could increase the risk of suicide I NEVER would have agreed to take the medication. I have learnt that it is very important that you should ask your doctor questions when they prescribe you a medication and that it is essential to research the side effects. I had never previously carried out any risky suicidal behaviours until after taking zoloft for 3 weeks. | F | 28 | 2 months | 5/30/2009 | 1 | anxiety | Permanent impotence, weight gain, movement disorder (like Parkinsons), depression much worse after using drug. | Do not use!!!!!Should be banned from market!!!!!! | M | 50 | 3 years | 5/30/2009 | 1 | ANXIETY/ ANGER | WEIGHT LOSS / EXTREME ANGER !!! IRRITABLE BEYONDE BELIEF !! | BE CAREFULL !! JUST 25MG LANDED ME IN JAIL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE , MADE ME CONFRONTATIONAL AS HELL !! ACTUALLY VIOLENT WHEN I HAD NEVER BEEN BEFORE , STOPPED TAKING IT AND STARTED PAXIL NOW I FEEL LIKE ME AGAIN .. WAS NOT GOOD FOR ME !! | M | 45 | 1 years | 5/28/2009 | 4 | OCD &Anxiety | I started off on Zoloft 50mg about 2 years ago and I moved up to 100 mg with in about 4 months. I was doing fine and I thought I could come off. so I did I know I was wrong for not consulting with my doctor 1st. After this the next 7 months of my life was crazy and full of emotions Obsessive Compulsive thinking!! I called my doctore he tried me off on Wellbutrin XL did not work had me itching and brking out in Hives and crying more. I'm going back to zoloft 50mg until it'as time to move up. But I'm sticking with Zoloft I didn't have any weight gain and I felt happier with my life. I'll see what effects it has on my sex life I'll just have to work with it becasue Zoloft is great for me. | F | 44 | | 5/26/2009 | 4 | Depression, Anxiety, OCD and BDD | Weight loss | I too Zoloft in the past to help relieve my depression and anxiety and was up to 100 mg and it did WONDERS. Within a few months I felt myself all happy again. I had to go off of it due to lack of insurance, but recently I was diagnosed with BDD and am trying it again. I hope it works this time around, just need to up my dose to about 100-150. Will repost in a few months with my progress :-) | F | 20 | 2 times | 5/23/2009 |