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 |
| 3 | Depression | Lack of orgasm, yawning, tiredness, jaw-clenching. | Started on 50mg, then 100 after 2 months. Initially felt like I had the flu for a week, then kicked in and felt much better for a couple of weeks. Still less depressed, but feeling a bit dopey, and side-effects getting me down. | M | 54 | 3 months | 2/20/2006 | 2 | depression | Side effects were horrible. I would wake up in a cold sweat. Did not make my depression go away in the least, actually made it worse. While on it I could sleep 20 hours a day and still felt like I needed more sleep. | Just started coming off it it. Not sure what to use next, but this was not the medicine for me. | F | 36 | 30 days | 2/13/2006 | 1 | depression | I was on a small dose 20mg but it killed my stomach to the point I had to stop cold turkey and was changed to effexor | I hope it helps those of you that don't have side effects. God Bless | F | 48 | 3 days | 2/10/2006 | 5 | Seasonal Effetive Disorder Depressi | I do have extreme sinus problems and congestion for which claratin and flonase have not completely eliminated. This may be a side effect of zoloft. More, recently my left eye has been twitching! It has increased with anxiousness not to be confused with anxiety(fear). | Until recently I had not noticed any undesireable side effects. In my search for an explanation and information regarding this medication during pregnancy. I take an increased dosage in the winter. It is clear that due to the legnthening of the days that 200mg as of 2-06 is too much. I need to slowly cut back to what will eventually be 150mg. The proper dosage does not produce any notciable side effects. I am concerned about a dosage during pregnancy. | F | 27 | 7 years | 2/9/2006 | 5 | Seasonal Effetive Disorder Depressi | I do have extreme sinus problems and congestion for which claratin and flonase have not completely eliminated. This may be a side effect of zoloft. More, recently my left eye has been twitching! It has increased with anxiousness not to be confused with anxiety(fear). I have also experienced ringing in my ears. | Until recently I had not noticed any undesireable side effects. In my search for an explanation and information regarding this medication during pregnancy. I take an increased dosage in the winter. It is clear that due to the legnthening of the days that 200mg as of 2-06 is too much. I need to slowly cut back to what will eventually be 150mg. The proper dosage does not produce any notciable side effects. I am concerned about a dosage during pregnancy. | F | 27 | 7 years | 2/9/2006 | 4 | Depression, OCD, Panic attacks | The aforementioned brain zaps, constant yawning, NO impulse control whatsoever, very easily distracted, dry mouth, tired, no libido, no orgasm. I pretty much had to be supervised for the first week. | It has helped quite a bit. My mood swings have pretty much gone, the OCD is MUCH better, I feel better in general. I'm a much more pleasant person to be around. The side effects went away after two weeks- one week at 25mg, and the second week at 50 mg. This seemed to make the side effects much more manageable. The only side effects that have not gone away are the sexual ones. The dry mouth eventually went away, but it took almost 3 weeks. I was constantly sleepy for the first week as well. If you can get through the first two weeks, it's great. But you HAVE to keep taking it- it takes time for the effects to level off. You can't judge how horrible it is by one dose. | M | 32 | 4 weeks | 2/9/2006 | 4 | depression | 1st week: insomnia, night sweats, edginess 2nd week: loss of sexual desire, disturbed sleep but not outright insomnia, muscle tension in shoulders and neck, occaisional headache | more energy, motiivation | M | 48 | 2 weeks | 2/6/2006 | 4 | Depression | First three days headache on just right side of the top of my head like someone was stabbing me but it wasn't severe pain I only took some tylenol twice for it. Had diarrhea when I first started taking it but drinking powder fiber mixed in water or juice gets rid of the diarrhea. So I drink powder fiber twice a day and my digestive system is totally normal. After 1 week getting a little more tiredness from it and yawning but not too bad. Right arm bicep twitching after doing pushups. Never had that happen before. Just happened once so far. Left heal tingling pins and needles sensation. I have a damaged nerve on that side and it seems to be effecting it but I only got that feeling twice for just a few minutes. | So far I am happy with the results of the Zoloft 50mg. I am also taking Wellbutrin XL 150 mg with it which is supposed to counteract the sexual side effects and it does take me a little longer to orgasm but not much longer. It's also more intense when I do so all in all that part is fine. I cannot cry anymore which is good and bad. I used to cry for about an hour at least twice a week for no good reason and since I started taking this I haven't cried even once. The only time I actually shed a tear while taking this medication was laughing so hard tears were coming down and I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I don't feel all drugged really just things are funnier to me and I laugh more. The bad part of not being able to cry is when I watch something sad on TV or a movie I can't even muster up a tear. I don't get entertained as much by a sad scene or I am not as moved by it. I can do without that emotion for a while though. It's overrated....lol. I also most of the time have a p | F | 35 | 8 days | 2/5/2006 | 3 | anxiety, possible mild depression | Today was my 3rd dose of Zolft (50mg). First 2 days had loose stools. This morning my jaw felt tight and then I suddenly was hit with an overwhelming feeling of panic. My heart was racing, skin tingling, and even oddly numb. Basically felt very very strange. As I'm a nurse I was convinced I was having an allergic reaction and was terrified I was going to pass out. Pulled myself together and spoke to GP & psych who feel it's anxiety and side-effects but even with my worst anxiety I have never felt quite like that. Am determined to persevere but fearful of experiencing the same thing tomorrow. | Am reassured by reading other people's comments but would like to know if anyhone else felt anything similar in first few days. Have trouble rating Zoloft as I have not been on it long enough to really know yet. | F | 29 | 3 days | 2/2/2006 | 5 | anger, depression, suicidal | The first 2-3 weeks taking Zoloft were terrible; I was unsure if I was going to be able to continue taking it. Problems included feeling "drugged," dizziness, inability to concentrate, and a general feeling of being disconnected and trapped from the rest of the world. It was a herculean effort on my part just to be able to show up for work during this time frame. | Currently, the only side effect that I'm aware of is a diminished - almost non-existent - sex drive. I'm better able to handle my emotions and think before I react. Right before my cycle is when I tend to have emotional flare-ups, sometimes suicidal thoughts, and for the most part Zoloft has helped subdue these feelings and urges. | F | 31 | 3 years | 1/31/2006 | 3 | depression, panic, anxiety | tinnitus, annoying ear ringing, increase in headaches | was hard for first 3 weeks--insomnia, intense depression It did help the emotional aspect after that but the ear ringing is very distracting and hopefully not permanent. My doctor urged me to stay the course so I am still taking it but he doesn't know about the ear ringing yet. I have noticed small increase in wax in the ears. I scheduled an appointment to see him in 10 days due to my work schedule and just hope this ear ringing is not permanent damage. It has helped my attitude with some very complex problems I am dealing with. I am afraid of withdrawing this med without talking to my MD | F | 53 | 7 weeks | 1/31/2006 | 5 | Anger management | At first, insomnia but now I sleep fine. I have an INCREASED sexual drive, and taking zoloft is the only new thing I have done. What a nice change! | I seem to be able to control my temper better. | F | 37 | 2 weeks | 1/27/2006 | 5 | Panic Attacks | I have tried to come off the medication at least three different times. I failed miserably each time. The medicine has helped me with my professional and personal life. However, complacency and memory loss are some side affects I have endured. I just don't care about a great deal of things that should at the very least upset or concern me. My wife calls them my "happy pills." The medication has been good for me but sometimes I am concerned that I am not really me anymore. | The long term side affects of Zoloft concern me. I have not found any reliable studies that indicate whether or not Zoloft will cause any long term serious side affects. | M | 34 | 10 years | 1/25/2006 | 4 | depression/OCD?anxiety | slight weight gain// occasional insomnia//sexual side effects | it works no doubt about it. i would not be the person i am today without it.. however it is hard to reach orgasm if at all. im thinking about stopping to take the drug because of these sexual side effects. unless i find something that can counter it. cus im a lil bit afraid to get off the drug in case my OCD and anxiety comes back.... | M | 19 | 5 years | 1/25/2006 | 1 | anxiety and starting menopause | I started today, from the sample pack one 25 mg tab at noon and have been miserable since about 3pm. It is now almost 9:30 and I am still not feeling normal. I am light headed, slightly queasy, headachy, anxious, and have a tingling sensation on my face | doctor warned me about side effects, but did not expect as severe as they are | F | 48 | 1 days | 1/24/2006 | 4 | depression, anxiety | night sweats, yawning, vivid dreams (but not bad ones); the first week felt dizzy; slightly reduced libido but more difficulty in reaching orgasm. | Within a week I felt my energy level increase and depressed/suicidal thoughts decrease. After a month some of the anxiety and self-destructive urges returned, but I feel more able to manage these episodes and they are less crushing. Increased dose from 50 to 75 mg, maybe will increase to 100 mg. I still feel like "myself" but just less miserable and irritable. I feel tired a lot in the middle of the day but I always have in the winter anyway! Sex is still enjoyable but it's harder to climax, which is annoying, but I think is getting better with time. It has really helped for symptoms of depression and with less side affects than I was afraid of. I recommend it. | F | 27 | 1.5 months | 1/19/2006 | 5 | Depression | A intese dislike for people who use these forums to use language that clearly idenitfies them as an IDIOT. | As I am reading this forum, I noticed one or two (maybe same person)people using bad language & "dissing" the use of Zoloft. Personally I have had success in using Zoloft and feel that if a person has an honest opinion, then by all means, express it. But, words like this person is using (you know which words I am referring to) simply confirms that this person is sorely uneducated and is ignorant of the fact that the english language has many more options than what they are aware of. My suggestion is to get a Thesaurus & a Dictionary & get studying! (and leave this forum to those who want to help themselves & others) | 39 | 1 years | 1/17/2006 | 5 | Anxiety, depression | Briefly felt "buzzed" for the first few days, not a bad experience. I started out at 100mg but after two weeks, I felt some anxiety return. My doctor increased the dosage to 150 mg and I feel just fine. I do have a ringing in my ears, but it is very tolarable. | Zoloft really relieved the anxiety and depression after a very short time. Within days, I had energy return and I felt happy. I do occassionally feel slightly dizzy when I stand up quickly. I would recommend this medicine for anyone who is fighting anxiety or depression, don't wait hoping that things will get better, get help. | M | 43 | 4 weeks | 1/11/2006 | 5 | depression/social anxiety | First 1-2 weeks: dizziness, felt "high", drowsy Now, low sex drive/numb feeling during stimulation, occasional racing heart, frequent insomnia, dry mouth, sore muscles (maybe due to unconscious tension?) | I was having marital difficulty and have found that Zoloft has helped me not focus on small problems and irrational fears. I no longer "sweat the small stuff", which has really helped. I am more social in public situations, even recently agreed to go on a ski trip with my husband's co-workers. I never could have done this before. I speak up during meetings at work for the first time, though still not confident, I don't turn red, having racing heart or sweating like I would before in that type of situation. | F | 28 | 1 weeks | 1/11/2006 | 4 | depression/anxiety | WEIGHT GAIN!, WEIGHT GAIN!, AND WEIGHT GAIN... | That is the only negative thing about the medication. It didn't make me feel like I was zoned out or numb..I loved the way I felt while I was taking it. The weight gain is the only reason I stopped taking it.. | F | 35 | 10 months | 1/11/2006 |