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Just because I did read so many 'bad' reviews when I started Sertraline.. I feel I owe the world my positive experience : ) My day to day life has changed from a constant battle to a breeze. Now I finally feel my normal self again, I realise how anxious and depressed I was. I am a intelligent high functioning person that still got by on shear will power. I have been taking it 2 months and only ...
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SORT BYCondition: Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness
Overall rating 1. 7
I have been on sertraline for six months. I started on 50 mg increase to 100 mg then 150. mg I could not tolerate this amount I had trembling and stuttering it did not help my panic attacks so the medication was put down to 100 mg a few days ago I past blood clots and bright blood I was told to discontinue straight away so am left with all the withdrawal symptoms. I now have to take iron tablets because I am anaemic and feel worse then ever
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Overall rating 2.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionTurned me into a zombie plus had side effects first two weeks (stomach hurts increased depression) And everyone around me noticed.
I stopped and switched to Seroxat/ best decision ever- no serious side effects mood increase and energy, I am able once again to do activitities outside my job and stopped catostrophizing every single event in my life. Everyone is different- try both and see what works. Don’t stay in the pain??
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Fill 3Created with Sketch.Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionNo side effects for me. Took away all anxiety and racing thoughts, dont have as many panic attacks, or as bad. I was amazed by this medication idk why it has such a bad rep!!
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Overall rating 2.3
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionThis was a pretty good medication at first, I felt pretty at ease and mediocre. I felt at ease and mediocre. eventually it stopped working and made things 10x worse. My irritability was off the walls, it took me twice as much time to get up for activities and of course my suicidal ideation had gotten way worse. I had to be hospitalized for these reasons. Would NOT recommend to anyone.
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it brang my anxiety to the surface so i could understand it and prevent it. it helped me see above the maze that i was stuck in for so long
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Fill 3Created with Sketch.Condition: Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
Overall rating 2.3
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionFelt nothing on this. Took it for 6 months and I don't even remember much from that time and it's only been 3 years
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Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI was placed on Zoloft to help with symptoms of bipolar. Almost immediately after taking the drug, I noticed muscle stiffness and uncontrollable shaking in my hands, along with confusion and strange and unpredictable thought processes and patterns. I became very alarmed and went to the emergency room on advice from my family (who noticed that I was in severe mental distress). I was diagnosed with Seratonin Syndrome and immediately taken off Zoloft. Zoloft is now listed as one of two drugs that I am allergic to. Not related to my experience with the drug but more of a cautionary tale, I was reprimanded by my Psychiatrist for not contacting her before admitting myself to the ER. If you are experiencing side effects similar to mine, seek help immediately and find a different Doctor if they will chastise you over your decision to seek help outside their office.
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Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI have had generalised anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. I started on Zoloft around 2.5yrs ago 50mg and it made me feel so much more balanced. My thoughts were clear, less irritability and more confidence instead of overthinking shadowing everything. I have just had a baby and I’m back to work, I feel like the transition going back is so stressful so I’m increasing to 100mg, I hope it goes ok. I previously tried citalopram for years and it didn’t work for me. I occasionally take propanalol for performance anxiety like big meetings or delivering training sessions.
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Fill 3Created with Sketch.Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI’m a person who has had some issues with being happy enough to have any sense of purpose or will to do anything. So much so that I can’t communicate with ppl. I have no spirit to have simple conversation. I pre occupy my self with work and weed if not weed I will be out jogging and lifting weights getting in extremely healthy shape and eating plant based food and taking my dog places. I’ve had a social life before but always detach myself from ppl and end up talking to absolutely no one for months and years. I got Zoloft on accident in the mail and let me tell you the next day I woke up from taking one.
I have never experienced just being settled and happy with my current life. I am ready to start the day I was jogging randomly on the morning dog walk which I haven’t done in a year. any interaction I have with ppl has been a good one. I actually feel like smiling and singing for no reason and speaking with enough energy to articulate all my words. I used to not even care about anything because of my outlook. I think Zoloft is really great so far. I’m on the 2nd day.Read More Read Less
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Fill 3Created with Sketch.Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI used to lay in bed every day, all day, no exaggeration. I’m talking no showers for weeks, no brushing teeth for even longer, and 0 productivity.
I even googled if anyone else even went through something like that because it seems like everyone else takes care of themselves and isn’t capable of sleeping for 14 hours+ Daily for months on end. I was highly suicidal and genuinely did not see continuing living as a feasible option. When I began this medicine I was nervous because I saw some pretty unpleasant sounding reviews but what I’ve noticed is that everyone is different, DON’T GIVE UP IF THIS SPECIFIC MEDICINE OR SOME OTHERS DON’T WORK OUT. Keep trying. Persist. I was nauseous yes and that was highly unpleasant, also I was on a low dosage for longer than need be, try to pay attention to the 4-6 week time mark and if you aren’t t improved to the point of getting out of bed more often or at-least washing occasionally then ask for a higher dosage. When I asked for a higher dosage I immediately began feeling like a million bucks. By choice. By choosing different thought patterns because now I felt capable to, I chose to summon gratefulness.
I chose to get excited and feel relaxed and joyful when I thought if all the wonder the world is and how lucky I am to see some of it. Ultimately that is what we all want right? To be thankful and happy to be alive. This medicine has made it possible to feel those feelings and before it, I was very doubtful I ever could.Read More Read Less
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Overall rating 4.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI have never wanted to be medicated and growing up in a holistic family it was taboo to suggest we needed external help for emotional/mental issues. After years of white knuckling my symptoms, they regressed into agoraphobia, OCD, and stuttering.
It was very hard to throw myself into my daily situations as I had been. My emotions became more volatile and my therapist once again recommended medication. I decided to experiment with different medications, swearing each one made me feel sick or different. However, I decided to stick with Zoloft because it had the least undesirable side effects... after a couple of weeks they disappeared. I have noticed that I have been living underwater my whole life kicking and screaming for air. Now that I am taking it, I don't feel like my life is constantly being threatened. I got off of it last week and all of my old emotions and bodily sensations came back, so I got a new psych and they put me on the lowest dose again. I can finally have a consistent job and be a normal member of society!Read More Read Less
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Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI've been struggling with depression for as long as I can remember and it has taken me years to accept I needed help. After months of therapy I was still feeling extremely suicidal. I had intrusive thoughts on a daily basis and could barely function while my anger issues were getting worse. Finally I decided to follow my therapist's advice and start taking medication. The first two weeks on sertraline were awful. I had nightmares, extreme mood swings, panic attacks, excessive sweating, loss of appetite and felt somehow dissociated but after this time I noticed progressive improvement. To anyone who might decide to start taking sertraline: 1.take time off work for the first ten days at least, so you can just relax and not have to worry about other things.
2.if you can, stay with somebody you trust who can assist you and be near you (don't be alone if you can) and please don't take up responsabilities during this time (no driving, no cooking, no cleaning) there should be somebody who can help with that. 3.keep a diary of whatever symptom you have in the first two weeks. Call your doctor for reassurance if you need but please stick to sertraline for at least 10 days (unless a medical professional says not to) ALWAYS check with your therapist/doctor and NEVER interrupt on your own 4.if sertraline doesn't work for you, consider discussing this with your doctor/therapist and try something else. We're all different so what might work for me, might not work for you but don't give up! You deserve to be ok. 5.sertraline hasn't changed who I am, if anything it has made me feel like myself again and has balanced my moods to the point that now I feel calmer, able to express and process my emotions and has allowed me to digest many repressed things I wasn't able to face before.
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Fill 3Created with Sketch.Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionInitially when i started this medication in june, the first month or 2 where horrible. No apetite, nausea 24 hours a day, crazy weight loss, memory issues, apathetic emotions, aggressively horrible nightmares, sxual issues that were so frusturating etc. It was so bad that i wanted to get off of it, but at the time i wanted to get off, it started to work??? I started to feel happier, less anxious, i would do things i usually would panic over and have trouble doing, most of those horrible symptoms have gone away and i feel a lot better.
Although i still have some anxiety which is cut down by 60 to 75% on a good day, bad nightmares, memory issues which seem to be getting better and lack of apetite..i feel like its worth it. I feel like im functioning somewhat like a normal person, the noise in my head is gone and it give me so much joy..i suffered so much for years that it caused so many problems that were ruining parts of my life it felt, and now i feel semi normal! I definitely reccomend taking this if your anxiety is crippling like mine has been, but remember some of the side effects can be permanent depending on how your body reacts to it so, please be careful, i was lucky enough that the sexual part normalized and nothing has gotten worse. Pls consider these things before taking it and i am only on 50mg. Read Less
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Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionMy anxiety caused depression and after 10 years of not using drugs to treat my anxiety I tried zoloft and it's been the best thing for my anxiety and depression. Side effects lasted 2 weeks and were tolerable. The crazy dreams were pretty cool I miss them now.
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Overall rating 2.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI so wanted this to work. Was hopeful but unfortunately had an allergic reaction.
For the few days I was on it I noticed less anxiety already. If you’re not having an allergic reaction, then give this a chance.
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Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionIm a 38 year old male. Here is some background on my situation. As long as i can remember ive been horrendous at dealing with stress and not getting my own way. Shouting and ranting. Ive never been physically violent to anyone but used to smash things up in a blind rage. When i was younger i remember doors being destroyed hitting walls etc. As i grew older i became more argumentative and very disagreeable, even when i 100% knew i was wrong, i just couldnt let go.
As you can imagine it is very hard for my family (3 step children and 2 biological children with the same mother as the step children) to live with. I would argue with my fiancè 3 or more times a day and swear i was in the right all the time. She gave me chance after chance. I swore id never be too weak id need to medicate - probably my biggest mistake ever. Ive been taking Sertraline for 2years now and wish i had done so from my early teens. My life is so much easier. The intense feelings of anger/rage arnt there anymore. I do take the highest recommended amount 200mg (I started on 50mg went to 100mg after 4months then 200mg after a huge row). It feels like a fog has been removed from all conversations i have and im able to understand whats being said rather than misinterpreting everything and feeling like its an attack on me or an insult. My relationship with my family is so much better now they dont feel like they have to walk on egg shells around me. Taking this medication has changed my life and i will be forever grateful to my fiancée for putting up with my bs for aslong as she did.
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Overall rating 4.3
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI had been on Zoloft before but I decided to go on it again during my senior year of high school. I was severely depressed and was not myself. I lost 20 pounds and getting very skinny. I felt hopeless and the depression started to cause anxiety. I would be throwing up in the morning just having anxiety about college which was still 3 months away. As therapy didn’t help enough was enough. I went back on zoloft and although it caused stomach issues at first it got better and I felt back to my old productive, humorous self.
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Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI had panic attacks-they are gone, I was unable to drive for pleasure trips-I just drove 6 hours to Las Vegas and for first time enjoyed the visit! NO ANXIETY ! PRAISE GOD! Took away my stress eating!
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Overall rating 4.
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I had previously taken Zoloft years ago and it worked incredibly well for both my anxiety and depression. I ended up coming off it because of a side effect (lack of interest in intimacy with my partner and it was affecting him). I’m back on it now after a few years and a small stint on lexapro, which didn’t work for me (horrible dreams, constant sweating and no improvement to my anxiety). I never really understood how bad my anxiety had gotten until Zoloft started working. I’ve been on it for 6 weeks now and feel so much lighter. My OCD has calmed right down and I can think more clearly and rationally. For example, every time I’d leave the house, I’d be convinced that it would burn down with my dogs inside if I didn’t turn off every light. I don’t dwell on the what ifs as much, I’m more open to just going with the flow. This has been so far somewhat life changing for me. Everything just feels like it has slowed down and I can enjoy the little things in life again.
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Overall rating 1.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionHorrible experience. gave me night sweats,paranoia, hallucinations, diarrhea , nausea, vomiting and panic attacks and more. This medication should be banned ??
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I have been a "highly funtioning" depressed person for many years: life of the party, witty, intelligent, charming, intelligent conversationalist, highly successful at the top of the food chain in my field, ...until I got home.
Work was an escape from myself for me. If I had no weekend functions to attend I would be catatonic, only getting out of bed to use the bathroom. I had always felt like a...
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Overall rating 3.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI'm taking this for generalised anxiety disorder which doesn't seem to be on the list. I was very hesistant to take this medication when I first prescribed it, because I read a lot of bad reviews. My advice if you're prescribed this is to give it a chance to work. The first about 2 weeks I was on this my anxiety was a lot worse, but after about a month it started to help it. I went up from 50mg to 100mg per day after being on it for about 3 months and the 100mg dose has been a lot more effective. I've been on sertraline for just over a year now and it's definitely not a cure but along with therapy has helped me manage my symptoms.
I still get regular anxiety and have bad moments but I definitely have less very particularly bad moments. I mean I haven't had a panic attack in like 6 months and was getting them almost once a week at one point. Read More Read Less
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI'm currently on 200mg a day and while I feel it may have helped me in the beginning just a bit, I still feel close to the same I did 6 months ago when I finally got on govt assisted health insurance when I finally decided to try to get some help. I suffer from Charcot Marie-Tooth (CMT) which is a degenerative nerve disorder.
I'd say I had a great childhood and teen group growing up since it didn't really become an issue until I was about 14-15 when I was diagnosed. The issues really started to affect my life in my early 20's where I began struggling with things I was once able to do and my fingers were clawing up into my palms. I always tried to have a positive attitude about the situation and reminded myself I have it a lot better than other people, but I began to feel like I would become a burden to people later on in life when it get's to the point I have trouble walking (which is what I'm experiencing now). I subconsciously began separating myself from friend group functions and I've never been in a relationship longer than 6 months because CMT is hereditary and most girls are wanting to find someone that can protect, support, and have kids with. I don't want my kids or grandkids to go through what I have so I'd have to find someone very particular and since I've been unemployed for almost a year now and don't have much to do, the depression has gotten to the worst I've ever had it.
I think sertraline is a great start for doctors to go with, but if you are having some severe depression you may need to try something else. I have been on sertraline for about 6 months and just started welbutrin and will switch from the sertraline to lexapro. So, my full daily intake will be 62mg of methadone (opiates were what allowed me to somehow work two jobs for 5-6 years in my twenties but with tolerance growth/ cost of pills/ withdrawal symptoms I decided to get into treatment) (The highest I went was 84mg, then went down to 70mg and am now down to 62mg, I'd like to get off it so I can see how my body feels by only taking doctor prescribed prescriptions), 400mg gabapentin x3/per day, cyclobenzaprine (flexiril) 10mg x3/day, 200mg Sertraline (zoloft) once a day, and now Bupropion HCL (Welbutrin) 150mg once a day. Sorry for the novella, but this could also be a reason the sertraline just didn't do the trick for me, but could see it working for someone suffering from just slight depression instead of in my case I'm struggling now and if it's only going to get worse what's the point in trying if you are suffering.
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Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI had OCD my whole life only I didnt know what it was. I also have depression anxiety and panic. I've been taking 100 mg Zoloft for 20 years it has saved my life I believe. Lately life got the best of me loss after loss for the past 5 years. My dr recently put me up to 150 I'm much better and will stay on this dose. My advice to anyone needing help don't hesitate to take this medication. If I remember At first it takes some getting use to but stick with it you will be glad you did.
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Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionSertraline has been a life saver for me. I have been on it for about 2 months now. It took about 1 month to feel the full effects. I take a very small dosage (25mg) and it really takes the edge off my anxiety and depression, just makes me happier and calmer overall and more social, productive, creative. The side effects have pretty much gone away. At first, I noticed a lot of yawning and for about 5 weeks it was very difficult to have an orgasm, but that went away and now my sex life is humming along again, and I actually think I feel more desire because I'm less anxious/depressed. Highly recommend, and try to stick with it for at least 6 weeks - the side effects will get better.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionSo many negative reviews. I'm on setriline for one week. I took 25mg for four days then went up to 50 mg. Simple side effects first. Feeling a little hot, not a big deal, a few hours after taking the medication you may feel a little anxious but still not a big deal. Positive effect, higher sex drive, talking faster because my thoughts are not intrusive, an absolute boost in energy even if you lack sleep, the negative thoughts literally are blocked out and you are unable to focus on them. When normally feeling anxious around others, now I can talk and join in and laugh with no anxiety, sleeping less but that's because I have a boost of energy now.
Listen, if you are listening to the negative reviews then look up the negative side effects of a simple pain killer, it's all the same! Even though you are fine on pain killers. Side effects are nothing compared to the positive effects from what setriline does. I highly recommend it. I also see that a majority of negative reviews are from younger people in school, so maybe it effects younger teenagers different. I'm 31 and it's worked wonders for me!! People have talked about libido issues but for me it's the opposite, constant tingling in the manhood and rearing to go night or day!! To be honest I would put a rabbit to shame while on setraline. Read More Read Less
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I honestly feel setraline changed my life. After taking it for about three months I began seeing an improvement on my anxiety. I didn’t feel socially awkward, my neck and head stopped twitching in front of a crowd. I lost the need to constantly masturbate. I could socialize more. I kinda split my pill in two though. The 100mg. I think setraline is good for social anxiety and OCD. However, I do get tummy issues. If not ache or nausea then its constipation. I’m happy with setraline. Now I do not care so much about what others think of me or what I’m doing in the momentRead More Read Less
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I took 25 mg the first night and I could not fall asleep. The second night, I took two pills and still could not sleep. The third night, I took 3 pills and it had no effect at all. I stopped taking this prescription. I told my doctor, I have trouble sleeping and why she prescribed sertraline that treats depression, I do not understand. After reading some of the bad reviews, I would not take this medicine even if she increased the dose.
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Overall rating 3.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionBeen taking Sertraline for about 3 months now.
It was the 4th antidepressant I had tried and was the only one with no side effects (the others had serious side effects including insomnia, complete loss of the ability to concentrate on anything, and excessive energy resulting in and already fidgety me becoming extremely jittering 24/7). Started on 50mg and am currently on 200mg taken in the mornings so as not to affect my sleep. Unfortunately, like all the others after an initial period of improvement the positive effects just stopped (even with increased dosage), but if you are having bad side effects to others I found Sertraline to be 100x better than the others I've taken (fluoxetine, escitalopram, Mirtazapine)Read More Read Less
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Prescribed for post natal depression & anxiety (had previously experienced several depressive episodes in the past & managed with short courses of SSRI’s). Initially prescribed 50mg however currently on 200mg & feel vast improvement in my mood & general coping with stress & anxiety. I would advise anyone prescribed that the initial few weeks are hard - increased anxiety, insomnia & jaw tightness. I was prescribed propanalol to help with this which was a god send. I was supplemented with a short course of mirtazapine to aid with sleep which I do NOT recommend!! I now have minimal side effects, mood is good & relationship with my family is better than ever.Read More Read Less
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Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.3
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionThis is the first time I've tried a SSRI medication. I thought about it for months and months but was very reluctant. I've had insomnia due to anxiety on and off for years now and had an awful few weeks of no sleep recently. So I'm on Sertraline for 2 weeks now, I'm not sure if it's actually kicked in yet but I feel I should write this to say I've had almost no side effects. I was a bit tired during the day for 3 days but that is it. My sleep has improved hugely in the last few days. I was so worried about the insomnia and anxiety being worse for the initial period but that never happened. I can't comment on the long term benefits yet but it's been very easy so far and I hope this eases someone else's mind that is unsure about trying it.
Also I started on 25mg per day for a week with no side effects at all, then moved to 50mg and had 3 days of afternoon exhaustion, i take my tablet before bed each night. But now I feel energised to point I'm back running on my lunch breaks again. The tiredness could have been a result of the insomnia or my mind settling down. All I know is I'm pleasantly surprised how easy it's been. Best of luck to everyone.Read More Read Less
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Overall rating 3.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionMy doctor originally started me out at 50 mg. This was too much, and he agreed to lower it to 25 mg. the lowest amount.
I really encourage you to start out with 25 mg. The first two weeks were very unpleasant, but the medication helped a lot after the two weeks of use. No more startle response.
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Fill 3Created with Sketch.Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionOverall I'd say that sertraline worked for treating my depression and anxiety. Before, it was just about unbearable (poor mood, negative thoughts, etc etc). Now I don't dread waking up quite as much as before. I had some bad side effects in the beginning, though. In the first week my anxiety shot through the roof. I was so scared and worried I basically couldn't sleep alone. Plus some headaches and nausea.
That was probably the worst month of my life. However, each day it went away little by little. Now, about 12 weeks in, most of the side effects have subsided and all of the really bad side effects are gone. I don't usually like leaving comments and reviews, but when I was at my lowest I read these reviews to give myself hope that things could get better. So I want you to know that things can get better, like they did for me. Sometimes you just need time.Read More Read Less
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI have recently had to increase from 100 mg to 150 mg sertraline due to awful anxiety and depression.
In the past I have been very well on sertraline. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks on 150 mg yet my anxiety and depression feel worse. Can anyone assure me this passes and it does eventually help the mental illness
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionMy wife calls these Anti Divorce drugs Thet work for me
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Not for the long term , doctors etc should provide better ways forward coming off. dreadful environmental interactions and dreadful side effects if you miss. I should of done more steps to work at well being before jumping the gun with this. Especially once routines and behavioural patterns are locked in it becomes very hard to brake any kind of mould once it is locked in place because you know how bad the side effects can be stepping the dose down or missing them - So it has you trapped and cornered so to speak. There should be better funded clinics available. In my honest opinion , SSRi should only be prescribed as part of a working program of no more than 6months , once mind and brain path ways rebalanced and remapped the same program should then help you to come off them, whilst providing various activities and types of service to the community (community service shouldn’t just be there for criminals but for those with serious depressive disorders) I’m now in the process of coming off SSRI’s one day at a time , I should of done this years ago.
All in all they’ve offered me very little benefit whilst making companies a hell of a lot of money. Only have myself to blame. The cycle ends now. Read More Read Less
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Overall rating 3.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI have been on sertraline started as 50mg and then put to 100mg and then 150mg and gp is considering upping to maximum of 200mg this medication really has not helped me at all I still have my depression as it was from day 1 I still have suicidal thoughts and have attempted lack of appetite lack of sleep these tablet really are not doing anything for me
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Overall rating 1.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionBad anxiety all of my life. Took this medication and within 3 days of continuous use my anxiety was worse. Made me bipolar wanting to harm myself. Racing thoughts that were incoherent. Full blown panic attacks, crying, depression and helpless. Worse 3 days of my life and the few weeks following. Find someone or something that makes you happy because this will not. You will go through hell just to feel empty and when you decide you want to feel again it will be an absolute nightmare getting off of this.Read More Read Less
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Overall rating 2.7
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionsince taking this medication i feel like less of a person. the main symptom of my depression prior to taking this med was a lack of emotion, which has only increased since. it has little to no effect on taking away my low points, yet seems to keep the good times from happening. i have no longer have any real sense of self, i feel disconnected from the world and people around me. i also have little to no sex drive, this isn't an issue so much because i don't have sex but it would be preferable being normal. there's an almost impenetrable fog surrounding my thoughts. the only real benefit i can think of is sleep. while i've never been a detrimentally light sleeper, i find myself sleeping in longer and waking up far less often.
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Overall rating 3.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionMy internist put me on this medication (25mg) due to having dark thoughts which were horrific,my concentration was pretty much null and void (Watching the telly without really watching it) and still is sometimes but I find myself depressed alot lately and I know the reason why (Possible Lung Cancer) and not being able to see my grown children (Live in different states) and they say they will visit me in the future here in NY but I doubt it,tonight I am taking 50mg and see if it hopefully addresses my depression.Read More Read Less
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Overall rating 5.0
EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI've paranoid schizophrenia diagnosed two years ago. It's very severe. The depression brought me to the point of suicide but, thank God, my prayers, I believe were heard and answered when my doctor put me on sertraline. It took 4-5 weeks to kick in but when it did my mood improve substantially: I went from 0/10 to a 5/10 which is a life saver. It feels kind of scary to be this dependent on a drug but to be honest I believe Our Lady is looking out for me, so there's that. This has not been a magic pill or anything but it's a vital cruch for my mental health. I hope whoever reads this finds peace and I encourage you to add prayer to your search for healing, you won't regret it.
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Thinks it's normal
I drank the first day, terrible side effects: nausea, headache, trembling all over my body and clenching my jaw, is it supposed to be like this? I drink 4 parts from a 100mg tablet
Thinks the product is bad
Pros: The only antidepressant that suits me.
Excellent relieves anxiety, eliminates depressive episodes. I have prl, it helped me in conjunction with other medicines
Disadvantages: TIRED that he disappears from pharmacies, they don’t listen to people, it’s impossible to buy it. I ride around other cities because generics don't suit me. Everywhere I hear rudeness. Why in order to live normally you have to go around half the country
Thinks the product is excellent
Pros: Everyone
Cons: Prescription.
Comment: In general, everything becomes indifferent, everything and everything, life is beautiful))
Thinks that the goods are good
Advantages: I have been taking it for 3 months already, side effects disappeared after the first 2 weeks (headache, lethargy, vision problems), the drug stabilized my condition. It stabilized, did not awaken in me the joy of life and good mood - I just felt normal (probably, it should be so)
Faults: Most likely increased the alarm But so, a good and not sharp drug.
It affects me, but not much, although the dosage is not small
He thinks that the product is excellent
Advantages: Positive effect, good result, excellent price
Disadvantages: the drug is not for everyone, a selection of drugs is needed
Comment: Approached immediately and had a positive effect0002 Thinks the product is excellent
Advantages: The drug works, the anxiety disorder was cured in 2 months. Psychosomatics passed on the 3rd week. The dosage was 25 mg, half a tablet. Take the original drug, you will not regret it!
Disadvantages: You need to understand that the drug is psychotropic, in the first 1-2 weeks there will be side effects, anxiety may increase, panic attacks, loose stools, but you need to endure, it's worth it, don't stop taking it!
Thinks the product is excellent
I had depression for two years and I got so used to this condition that I considered it normal.
Everyday tears for no reason, apathy, unwillingness to live and work. Then overeating and bulimia were superimposed on all this, I tried to seize emotions and look for joy in food. I think I would have died if I had not sought help from a therapist earlier. He just prescribed Zoloft + teraligen. Together they began to help me 1.5 months after taking it. I can’t explain the state I’m in, but I can say with certainty that before that I lived in depression. Now I get up early, I do everything much faster, I have more strength and a good mood, my relationship with people in general has improved. I am satisfied with the drug and definitely recommend it to people with depression. Do not be afraid to talk about your problems and do not belittle their significance, otherwise you will ruin your life, as I almost ruined it. nine0003
Thinks the product is terrible
I take Zoloft for 2 weeks. So far it's only getting worse! Of the side effects: dry mouth, everyday nausea (weight loss in 2 weeks 6 kg), which I don’t need at all (from 54 to 48), I don’t feel like eating anything! I can hardly force myself !!! also: fussiness, increased tearfulness, anxiety, tics and shudders of the whole body, lethargy, mental confusion, headache! The doctor says that everything will go away soon, but every day it only gets worse.
I don't want to take this drug again! nine0003
Thinks the product is excellent
I have been taking it for 2 days now, constant yawning, dizziness is rare .. lethargy is present, appetite disappeared as soon as I started drinking, apparently I need to get used to the drug
He thinks that the product is excellent
I have taken Zoloft more than once in my life. In general, the drug is not bad. The effect of taking is felt quite quickly, after about 1-1.5 weeks. Easy to use, as you need to drink only 1 time per day. For me personally, this is a huge plus, since I do not like drugs that need to be taken 10 times a day strictly by the clock. It's very difficult. But the body must get used to Zoloft. At first, it makes you a little sick, and you don’t want to eat anything at all. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that you will definitely throw off a couple of kilograms. For me, the end result is important. And after taking Zoloft, he is worthy. He completes his assigned task.
Therefore, despite all the shortcomings, I am satisfied with the drug. nine0003
Zoloft - reviews of the drug from 49 patients after the use I read the instructions for Zoloft, my hair stood on end from the described side effects, I didn’t want to try right away.
A.K., November 1, 2013
spasibo. Nastoiashii otziv. Propalo zgelanie probovat. Thanks.
Lana Del Rey, October 31, 2013
I had a difficult period in my life. Everything collapsed at once, sad events in my personal life, problems at work, health problems intensified on a nervous basis. I was in despair, at first it seemed that I was just very tired, and I had to change everything, change the situation and survive. But several months passed, during the day she could still be distracted by work, and going to bed, she cried all the time, remembering what had happened. I realized that such a state would not bring any benefit, it was getting worse. Biotredin has long been seen in a pharmacy, it was written that it improves mood.
Bought and decided to drink. Before that, she could not sleep normally at night, she cried. After I started taking it, I began to literally pass out, like clockwork. With the help of him, she was able to survive all the unpleasant moments. nine0003
irina fedorenko, October 23, 2013
It was about 16 years ago. I had a low mood, phobias, a psychiatrist in the regiment prescribed a new advertised drug Zoloft, it had just entered our market. She praised him very much. I read the instructions, there were no side effects at all, except for positive ones, were described. So, on the 1st day after taking (after 2 hours), I felt some strange, rapidly growing fear that was difficult to control (before that, no there was no fear). The pupils are dilated. With difficulty I survived until the next day and went to the doctor. She-it can't be, it's your personal condition. I, as an obedient patient, drink a pill on the 2nd day - everything is the same, only 2 times worse. Where was my logic, when I drank the drug and on the 3rd day, it is not clear.
This is where it STARTED! Fear and horror grew, became almost uncontrollable. The pace has risen. 38.5 The skin burned unbearably all over the body. Vomiting began, pressure rose, although it is usually low. With my neurosis, I have never experienced such horror and fear before. My husband was scared and didn't know what to do. I started screaming and literally rolling on the carpet. I ran to the open window shouting "Help" and a great desire to jump from the 5th floor. The husband's parents took the child to another room so that he would not see this nightmare. The whole body was trembling, terribly feverish. The half-life of the tablet was long. I understood that if I called an ambulance, they would not be taken to therapy, but to a psycho, where they would decide that this was my personal condition, they would inject me with chlorpromazine and ... How it all ends, it could already be threateningly dangerous. A friend of my husband advised me to find everything soothing in the house.
2 old tablets of phenazepam were stuffed into my mouth, the 3rd in an hour. After 2 hours, somehow I began to understand something, the temperature and pressure were dropping. I felt bad for another week after I stopped taking it. Dear friends, psychiatrists do not test antidepressants on themselves! But I experienced serotonin syndrome, as explained to me much later. Terrible and dangerous condition. People, be careful!!! Especially with the new serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs! It is they who can give such dangerous conditions. If it became clearly ill after the 1st tablet, do not drink the second. The drug accumulates, the condition can become severe. nine0003
Svetlana &, October 18, 2013
helps well from the second week
Eva Nerobkaya, October 9, 2013
Good afternoon! I can’t say enough good things about this drug! The shock takes from the list of side effects! How can doctors even prescribe it? At the same time, saying that in general it is possible for almost small children !!! I drank one package, the result is not special, it calms, but a lot of BUT! Dear readers, before taking, read the side effects! I agree it causes headaches and nausea! But the saddest thing in my practice is the onset of alopecia, after it! Now a lot of money is spent on hair treatment, it affects the hair, causes hair loss and is very plentiful! Or, if you are still determined to take it, donate blood and urine for biochemistry before taking such risks! I don’t understand how such a drug can be produced with such a huge number of adverse reactions! And the doctors prescribing them must be fully aware of your health condition before advising it! Be careful! Be healthy! nine0003
NATALYA LOGUNOVA, October 5, 2013
Appointed to the granddaughter.
