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 |
| 1 | Anxiety | … Zoloft 25mg the first week. First day of taking it I was pacing and such. Got worse but I tried to brush it off. Sleep got bad. Second week 50 mg. Took for a full week even tho all sleep stopped. What is odd is that I took it for 20 years. I was off it for a while and re started it.. That is why I was confused …. I told them what was happening.. and no one told me to get off it. I had no mania or anything else. I only met a total of 3-4 people similar to what happened to me. This happened over a year ago. Over 20 pills tried on me to “fix” this. Nothing worked. | F | 37 | 14 days 25/50 1X day | 8/9/2020 | 5 | Covid-19 induced depression/ADHD | First week: appetite loss, weight loss (6 lbs), insomnia, nervous system stimulation, headache, elation Second week: euphoria, headache insomnia, loss of libido Third week: loss of libido Now: None | I was a gym addict, I was really fit because I'm a kinesiologist and a naturopathic doctor.. When the covid started, Everything changed for the worst in Quebec, Canada. I lost my job they closed the gyms and most of the business. I gained 30 pounds in 40 days I became crazy and anorectic, so I was hospitalized 3 times. The first 2 times they didnt do anything and saw me 5 min each time. The third time at another hospital, a psychiatric nurse and the psychiatrist took 1 hour with me and prescribed zoloft because it act strongly on serotonin, dopamine, and a little bit on norepinephrine so it's more effective for my symptoms than other SSRIs, and I tried them all. It's good for anhedonia, lack of motivation and energy, depression, social anxiety, anxiety. The fatigue is present if you don't take it at the right time some have to take with dîner and me with breakfast, always with food for effectiveness. I got out of deep depression, I went back to the gym and I can feel pleasure, that's a miracle because I could not for many years after I stop drugs. I'm ready to go back to work I have no more anxiety and my ADHD is fully controlled because zoloft increase my concentration and alertness. I also take, Adderall XR 40 mg, Wellbutrin XL 300 mg, Lamictal 200 mg, buspirone 10 mg twice daily and zopiclone for sleep. It saved my life thank you so much! | M | 41 | 60 days 150 1X day | 8/7/2020 | 1 | Anxiety | Worsen anxiety,diarrhea, anxious, sick, dizziness | Horrible scariest experience for me. I took it at bedtime as prescribed the side effects woke me up out of my sleep I woke up dizzy and confused I was so scared it took me a min to sit up and soon as I sat up a panic attack hit me I knew instantly it was the Zoloft.. this was such a serious and scary experience then on top of all that it had me feeling sick couldn't rest couldn't eat well also tight mouth.I will not take this again I was coping better without this it made me feel worse than what I went to the doctor for. | F | 39 | 1 days 50 1X day | 8/5/2020 | 4 | Panic disorder and depression | Little trouble sleeping at first, vivid dreams, and fear | It's been 3 months, this has completely saved my life. Panic attacks are alot less frequent, mood is completely positive. And I've gained complete sobriety. Head is clear. I am hopeful again | F | 48 | 3 months 50 mg 1X day | 7/22/2020 | 3 | Anxiety | Nausea, dizziness, weight gain, suicidal ideas, restless legs | Zoloft did not help my anxiety AT ALL! I had more energy, but was also more nervous and had suicidal ideas that I did not have before! It gave me strong cravings to, which led to weight gain | F | 16 | 4 days 75 mg | 7/19/2020 | 3 | Panic attacks | I take so many pills it's hard to know what's causing what, but I have a lot of aches & pains, have digestive issues, am tired all the time | Still fear driving | F | 84 | 100 days 50 | 6/30/2020 | 1 | Anxiety | Increased anxiety/panic, loss of appetite, fatigue, suicidal thoughts | I had a significant increase in anxiety immediately upon starting Zoloft. I assumed my body would just take some time to adjust, so I stuck it out for awhile. I eventually went to the doctor because of my increased anxiety symptoms- racing heart, heart palpitations, shaking, sweaty palms and feet. The doctor increased my dose to 100 mg, which I took for 4 days. I became inconsolable, couldn't eat, and started having suicidal thoughts, which I have never had before. The doctor then instructed me to stop the medicine (cold turkey!), and I have been struggling with antidepressant discontinuation syndrome ever since. I was on Zoloft for 3 months, and I am currently on week 4 of the withdrawal effects. I know some people have a lot of success with this medicine, but it was highly dangerous for me! I am hopeful that the withdrawal side effects will eventually go away! | F | 27 | 3 months 50 | 6/30/2020 | 3 | depression and anxiety | insomnia, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, mild hallucination, gas, retching | Brazilian medicine manufactured by Geolab (I used this medicine to treat depression and anxiety - anxiety caused by prolonged use of omeprazole) | M | 32 | 4 days 50mg 1X day | 6/27/2020 | 3 | Anxiety | Headache, sweaty hands and feet, nausea, diarrhea, worsened anxiety, tight jaw, tired, couldn't sit still. | I have no idea if this pill's side effects are worth continuing. I have felt worse being on this then I did off it. I have responded more calmly at things that have usually got me worked up but I just don't know if Zoloft is right for me. | F | 33 | 1 weeks 25 | 6/2/2020 | 2 | Depression | Heart flutters | F | 39 | 8 weeks 125 | 5/30/2020 | 4 | Panic/ocd/phobia/social anxiety/GAD | Very very tired and only stomach upset if I don't eat | I been on this med since I was 8 recently it was raised from 100 to 125 and I can sleep all day long we don't know yet if it's because the med or something else | F | 17 | 9 years 125 | 5/12/2020 | 3 | Depression anxiety | Fatigue, brain fog | I started on it at 50mg but it didn't do much so my dr bumped it up to 75mg. Seems to be doing a little more but still not getting the results I had hoped for | F | 28 | 60 days 75mg | 4/27/2020 | 1 | GAD | Suicidal thoughts. Worst experience of my life. | Taking Zoloft was the absolute scariest experience of my life. I was given this medication at age 22 for anxiety. I have never been depressed before and after a week of being on this I was crying nonstop 24/7. Everyone asked what was wrong and its like I couldn't explain it to them. I couldn't think of anything wrong but had this insanely overwhelming feeling of immense hopelessness. I just could not go on. I kept telling everyone I can't go on anymore. I stopped taking it and the thoughts went away immediately. Absolutely terrifying and if that is what depression is really like I feel so bad for you guys with it's the absolute worst feeling of utter and complete but overwhelming hopelessness. I have heard of anti depressants having this effect on young people. After this insane experience I would absolutely never allow my child to take this medication. I went from never having a depressing thought in my life to wanting to kill myself in about 5 days. This drug is dangerous. | F | 22 | 7 days 25 | 4/17/2020 | 5 | Anxiety | Dry mouth and stomach upset decreased appetite on 50mg | I have been on Zoloft for about one year. Was on 25mg, I recently increased the dosage to 50mg, to help get through a stressful time. It has definitely worked for me. I have had really bad anxiety about social situations and sleep (not getting enough) I hated going places or being around people. This medication has helped me greatly. | M | 48 | 1 months 50 1X day | 1/21/2020 | 5 | Anxiety | Ok folks. I am a teacher, I was a college wrestler, and I did some MMA fighting. I was a pretty confident person and then I don't know wtf happened! I had a later in life kid, and I had a ton of stress at work and I just kind of flipped out. I was a jittery, nervous wreck. I curled up on my couch, avoided my wife and kids, and just couldn't stop worrying. I was a friggin mess. I finally went to a doctor and he prescribed 50 mg of Zoloft. I ain't kidding, for the first two weeks my life was hell. I was MORE anxiety riddled than ever! My heart raced, I couldn't sleep, I stressed like a maniac, and I wanted to quit. But, then I read, and read, and read. Five weeks along now I feel GREAT! This stuff has changed my life. I am back to my old self and things that used to turn me into a cowering wuss now excite me as opportunities. I would say to anyone HANG IN THERE! The first few weeks will be hell, but you will come through it. If you can, start it in a lapse at your work or something. I think what happens at first is that your serotonin spikes when you first take it and then you feel ok, but as it wears off you go through withdrawal and are lower than before and missing the good feeling. Gradually, your body achieves homeostasis by meeting the new level throughout your day. Keep your chin up and drive through the first phase. | M | 49 | 5 weeks 50mg | 1/4/2020 | 1 | Adhd prevention of depression | Made me hypersexual at age 14. Horrible side effects. Very flat and no emotional affect. Never give this drug to anyone under the age of 21. It was horrible for me and my family. It was also embarrassing for me to have these abnormal sexual feelings at such a young age. I was never abused or had any weird sexual experience. I was a virgin, but felt like I had abnormal sexual desires at a very young age. I came from a very respected and stable home life. I was sent off to a boarding school and weaned off Zoloft over a 30 day time period. My parents reported hypersexuality to the FDA Pharmacist and hopefully other will do the same and not give this drug to anyone u see the age of 21 without labs to test if the drug is the right dosage for an adolescent or you g adult. | Relabele or take off the market for anyone under 21. Also inform Dr's about the side effects for young adumts. | F | 20 | 0 years 30 mf | 1/1/2020 | 5 | GAD and mild depression FROM ADD | Was first on for 5 years, little to no side effects. Went off for 2 years and now back on. A wee bit of nausea and insomnia | Other than the insomnia it works better than any other I have tried with least side effects. Tried 100 mg when brother died. Way too much. I can even take it every other day due to it’s long half life if I want to cut down and is like taking 25mg a day. Tried Wellbutrin which is first line prescribed for Adult ADD but the crash was horrible and gave me gerd. | F | 58 | 5 years 50 1X day | 12/30/2019 | 5 | Panic disorder | At first it made me feel uncomfortable in my skin. | After a month, my panic attacks slowed down from everyday to once a week then after a few months went completely. It has helped me enormously with anxious thoughts. I was always sick before and got every cold that went around but it helped with my chronic exhaustion. I really recommend it. But I’ve found 50mgs works for me. 100mgs made me feel high. | F | 32 | 2 years 50 | 11/16/2019 | 1 | Anxiety | Terrible sickness. Jaw clenching and Diarrahoea. I only had 2 doses of this and felt horrible. I just felt weird and could not hold down food after taking this. The jaw clenching was awfull and I just felt myself tensing up all the time. It could have been a coincidence but this all stopped after I decided to abandon treatment. | Could not continue due to sides | M | 42 | 2 days 50mg | 11/7/2019 | 4 | Major Depression | Waking up in middle of night, vivid dreams, tired, sweating, jaw clenching, can't orgasm. All went away within days or a week besides orgasm trouble. | Perfect medicine for me, but the orgasming is frustrating. I'm trying wellbutrin but so far it isn't helping. Was a part of the treatment that saved my life. | F | 18 | 9 months 50 MG | 10/21/2019 |