ZOLOFT Reviews (SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.3 (1667 Ratings)

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ZOLOFT  (SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 1991-12-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  severe pms Once in a while I get dizzy or lightheaded. No other side effects that I can think of. This drug saved my marriage. My husband was getting ready to leave because he couldn't deal with my SEVERE pms. I was hypersensitive to noise and people would get on my nerves so much that I couldn't hold a job. I was nervous and felt like I wanted to kill somebody, myself included, so that I wouldn't have to feel that way any more. Once I started taking zoloft, my pms symptoms greatly decreased (except the cravings :)) Now my husband and I are coming together again and dealing with the past. Also, this drug has no effect on my libido. If you have severe pms, you should at least try this drug to see if it works. Also, I tried prozac and turned into a FREAK, couldn't even sign my name-pretty much in the clouds. And YES, I have tried every other avenue to include: strict diet, exercise, natural hormones (plant-based), BCPs, vitamins, you name it I've tried it. The ONLY thing that has helped is zoloft. If it doesn't work for you, please don't badmouth it, all our bodies are di F 32 8 months
11/22/2005
 4  depression/ anger slight weight loose, stomach aches, an initial feeling of euphoria, like a cloud was being lifted, but now a genearl "medium mood" meaning although i am never extremely low (sad) I am never extremely high (happy) either. i have been on zoloft for around two years and have been taking a fairly small doesage (100mg) for almost all of that time. it helps to control my chemical imbalance, my anxiety, and bi polar. I am also on concerta and I found that the two meds balance eachother out, and are good hand in hand. zoloft takes the edge off of concerta. F 18 2 years
11/21/2005
 5  OCD, GAD Gradual weight gain (25 pounds); lack of libido; difficulty reaching orgasm; and severe nighttime jaw clenching and teeth grinding Have taken 150mg/daily. Zoloft definitely improved my life. It helped me cope better with the symptoms of my OCD and the underlying anxiety thereof. While on the medication, I also gained the confidence to speak my mind instead of letting things stew and build up inside, which also helped with the anxiety issues! The only reason I am tapering off now (successfully down to 25 mg and doing fine) is because I'm trying to get pregnant and want to get it out of my system. I've heard it's safe to take during pregnancy, but being true to my OCD tendencies, don't want to take any chances!! F 32 2 years
11/17/2005
 4  depression and anxiety Zero sex drive. Inability to orgasm. Zombie effect. It's like I cannot feel anything. Excellent for major depression with anxiety. While the zombie effect is horrible, it (sadly) comes as welcome relief from nonstop terror and panic and suicidal depression. The sexual side effects are bad enough that I am finally looking for a replacement antidepressant. F 35 10 years
11/15/2005
 5  social phobia anxiety I am submitting this for my son who is 12. He told me he never had any side effects. When he was at a point that he did not need this medication any more he tended to be on the hyper side. It took him a little time to settle down and focus. My son was put on Zoloft when he was 10. He was put on it for social phobia and anxiety. It made a world of difference for him. We noticed an improvement almost right away. He was happy and laughing again. He was eating and sleeping better. He started off at 25 mg and was bumped up to 50 mg. It really calmed his anxiety and allowed him to put himself in social situations that he could not be in before. It came to a point when he was almost too social and we thought maybe he no longer needs this medication. He has been off of it for about 6 months and is doing great. Zoloft was just what he needed to help him through this severe anxiety he was feeling. M 12 2 times
11/14/2005
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 5  social phobia anxiety I am submitting this for my son who is 12. He told me he never had any side effects. When he was at a point that he did not need this medication any more he tended to be on the hyper side. It took him a little time to settle down and focus. My son was put on Zoloft when he was 10. He was put on it for social phobia and anxiety. It made a world of difference for him. We noticed an improvement almost right away. He was happy and laughing again. He was eating and sleeping better. He started off at 25 mg and was bumped up to 50 mg. It really calmed his anxiety and allowed him to put himself in social situations that he could not be in before. It came to a point when he was almost too social and we thought maybe he no longer needs this medication. He has been off of it for about 6 months and is doing great. Zoloft was just what he needed to help him through this severe anxiety he was feeling. M 12 2 years
11/14/2005
 5  depression and anxiety headaches, tight joints, especially jaw. It raises my baseline level of sense of well-being. I require less sleep. I am more interested in sex. I weigh about 5 pounds less. My former and prescribed dosage is 200mg/day, the max. After a 9-month 'holiday' I'm experimenting with 25mg/day to improve my life during the crucial winter months. F 26 5 years
11/9/2005
 2  major depression and panic attacts They told me it would take 2 weeks to feel it working the first day I took it I got a migraine and even more panic took place..it made me sick to my stomach but it was the only med I could take while pregnant now I am back on Wellbutrin and thats no good either-but my xanax saves the day just wish I could find an everyday antidepressant that would not make me feel sick I can't believe this is the most prescribed anti-depressant... F 25 1 years
11/7/2005
 4  anxiety, panic attacks, and stress Severe heartburn when I eat spicy foods. I'm only on 25mg and this has helped me tremendously. I have not had a panic attack since starting this 4 weeks ago. F 27 1 months
11/1/2005
 3  depression and anxiety loose stools, mood swings, vivid dreams, trouble sleeping I feel that this has helped with my depression but it is almost like the medicine makes me "crazy" i found it very hard to try to get off of it and my anxiety was severe when not taking it. F 20 6 months
11/1/2005
 4  PPD, anxiety Diarrhea, sleepiness, funny feeling in my head, neck tension, flu like feeling, dizziness I have only taken it for three days..definatly take before bed makes you really tired. I think it may help my mood has been better F 26 3 days
10/27/2005
 3  depression weight gain (40 lbs!), sleeplessness in beginning (taking it in the morning helped stop this), craving for alcohol I was on only 50mg daily. Zoloft helped me to stop yelling (screaming) at my children, and I did not leave my husband. Those are the only two good things that came from taking it. But I went from 100 pounds to 140 pounds. The weight gain started about 6 months into taking the drug. I also have begun truly CRAVING alcohol, drinking daily now. I have been weaning off Zoloft for the last 2 months and finally quit completely 1 week ago yesterday. I have dizzy spells now, feel like sleeping all the time, and my right ribcage muscles keep spasming. I hope this ends soon. And I hope the alcohol cravings and weight disappear too. If not, I will be depressed for a whole new reason! Be very very very careful taking and weaning off of this drug. F 41 2.5 years
10/26/2005
 3  depression, ocd dry mouth(for the first few months), loss of appetite still on it....it helps take the edge off, but doesn't really make my life seem better, I started at 25 mg, and 6 years later I take 200 mg/day. I've also been on Lithium(which didn't do anything and had lots of side effects). If I don't take it EXACTLY half way through my meal, it feels like the pill is stuck in my throat. All in all, zoloft is ok, but no 'magic bullet' F 18 6 years
10/25/2005
 4  vertigo /panic attacks no sexual appetite at all, tinnitius, dry mouth,sweating its worked great to control my anxiety and rage however ill probably get divorced due to no sexual desire i went from porn star to wallflower. M 39 4 months
10/24/2005
 1  Panic attacks, depression, anxiety I took it for 3 weeks. I had stomach pains, dizzy,jaw tightness,hives (after taking 50mg) vivid dreams, loss of appetite,weight loss Just didnt work for me. I decided to stop after 3 weeks. F 39 21 days
10/24/2005
 1  depression [email protected] agitation . really lightheadnessed . suicidal thoughts . depression got a lot worse after just being on it for just 3 days . being sick all the time . feeling really weird on it sevre visual disturbances and extreme weakness i hate it . if ur considering taking this drug , just don't . it will make you alot worse than before . F 36 3 days
10/20/2005
 1  depression [email protected] agitation . really lightheadnessed . suicidal thoughts . depression got a lot worse after just being on it for just 3 days . being sick all the time . feeling really weird on it sevre visual disturbances and extreme weakness i hate it . if ur considering taking this drug , just don't . it will make you alot worse than before . F 36 3 days
10/20/2005
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 3  anxiety/depression Tired but still restless, low sex drive, a little too relaxed about things, laziness Been on Zoloft for about 4 months and it really has done me so much good. I went back to the happy girl I used to be. But I am terrified of the side effects, and even more I'm afraid that once I get off, I'll just go right back to the way I used to be. PLEASE, someone tell me that they got off the drug and are now doing fine. F 25 4 months
10/18/2005
 2  Depression extreme lethargy, nausea, vile smelling urine, increased sweatiness, cold sores Helped with the depression but made me so tired that it didn't matter. Stopped taking zoloft about 2 weeks ago and have noticed a periodic sharp quick pain in back right of head. F 32 2 months
10/17/2005
 3  Severe Lifethreatening Depression Difficulty urinating, Severe Earaches (feelig like water in ears) No sexual desire, Decreased appetite. Created anxiety, had to be put on Lorezepam. M 39 2 months
10/15/2005

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