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Sertraline for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Zoloft

Sertraline has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1180 reviews for the treatment of Depression. 58% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Sertraline

  • Meano
  • November 7, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I’m onto my second box of Zoloft. I took the entire first box over a month at 25mg. I had headaches pretty much every day but they weren’t extreme, just dull ache. There was also a couple of times where I was feeling nauseous, pharmacist told me to eat before taking the pill & that actually helped. So after the first month I reached my prescribed dose of 50mg daily. No headaches at all now & no negative side effects at all. My mood is so much better, I actually catch myself laughing at things online or on tv, I am so much more calm & patient with my kids. Myself & my husband where having huge verbal arguments every couple of days which I now am capable of refusing to do despite his pushing, I can repeatedly say I’m not going to argue with you & stay calm for a long time now which is obviously new to my husband who is so used to getting a big reaction from me. I honestly feel absolutely fantastic with this medication. Going to ask my doctor about upping my dose for better results!"

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  • Dirty...
  • May 26, 2013

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have been taking Zoloft for 10 years. I take 100 mg daily. I have found that all of my symptoms have diminished. In times real stress, I take an extra pill. All I can say is that none of the previous drugs I took helped me at all. I have depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. At age 59 I still react to anything that sounds like gunfire. I spent 33 years working for the government, 2 in the Army the rest in law enforcement. I have found that I have no issues to deal with. I did once while out of the country lose my prescription while backpacking. It was horrible for me and my two friends. I take my pill in the evening before bed. No side effects at all. I found Zoloft to be a God send for me."

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  • Nick
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 20, 2019

"I had struggled with anxiety for years and it ended with me feeling very hopeless and depressed. The thought of taking a medication to help me really scared me but good lord am I glad I have. I was to the point where I wasn’t taking the steps to help make myself happy, and sertraline (50mg) has helped me bring myself out of the hole and get myself back on track. Please, if you are in the same situation don’t be afraid to take the chance. I hope to get off of it soon and I am more than motivated to try and make my life better, not hopeless and letting everything slip away as I was no more than 2 months ago. It is worth the chance, sending love to everyone who is struggling as I had been."

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  • Carmen
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 27, 2020

"This is the second time I've taken Sertraline. The first was for panic attacks when I was 15. It worked wonderfully. The second time is now at almost 22, and I'm back on the 25mg dose. Within two times of taking, I could think clearly; my negative thoughts stopped; my anger almost disappeared. I highly recommend to anyone who feels like their brain has a million thoughts repeating; this gave me my life back."

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  • Joanna
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 29, 2020

Zoloft (sertraline) "Been on this med for about a year. 100 mg is the best dosage for me. Really does help depression, but doesn't take away normal grief. When you're happy , but I find that on it, you're really happy and calm, when taking your pills daily and not skipping doses. I found that combining with high quality magnesium also really helps my mood. The combination is great. Magnesium alone did nothing."

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  • Vicki
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 22, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "This is a very irresponsible website in that you do not instruct the reviewers to state the AMOUNT of Zoloft they take. Without knowing the amount the reviewers are taking, it just amounts to a bunch of worthless babble. It is of no use to anyone."

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  • tini
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 14, 2016

Zoloft (sertraline) "My husband has had depression and at times severe anxiety for years. He would have anxiety attacks so bad he was sure he was having a full blown heart attack every time, and his anxiety prevented him from sleeping because he was sure he would die in his sleep. His depression was bad as well, he was sure the world would be better off without him. He tried different medications but nothing really worked, some seemed to improve things a little bit but for the most part I had given up hope that any of them really do much. Then he tried Zoloft. For him, this was the one. It took the edge off after about a week, after two weeks I could definitely tell a difference. After about 6 weeks he was back to his normal self."

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  • Gypsy...
  • January 25, 2014

Zoloft (sertraline) "I saw my doctor after the anxiety I'd been having the last year hit an all time high in the last six months. I would wake up wondering "Why? What am I even here for? what am I working for?" I suffered severe muscle tension in my shoulders and lower back, extreme irritability/mood swings & panic attacks..my heart would be POUNDING as if I'd run a 5k when really I was just lying in bed. It is day two of taking Zoloft...I'm singing (still terribly) to songs again. I feel I have gained the sense of "normal" that my life has always lacked. I am more clear-headed and find rational thinking easier. My depression and anxiety was destroying my relationships. I'm beginning to see this "light at the end of the tunnel" people speak of. 50mg a day."

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  • Choco...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 31, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "On Zolft 25 mg / day and my anxiety attacks have stopped. I haven't woken up depressed (used to wake up depressed and stay in bed) or had suicidal thoughts (had suicidal thoughts almost daily.) It's like this medicine has filled in the blanks for me. I don't feel high or euphoric or excited or anything other than what I think normal must feel like. It's quite a change from what I was used to, nonstop anxiety, depression and I was always thinking about suicide but all that has stopped and is a thing of the past. I can't even believe I was feeling like that. I now know that something was wrong with my brain and this medicine has fixed it for me. I am so happy to wake up not feeling sad."

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  • Lolsh...
  • September 5, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I put down I have depression but I also have anxiety and panic attacks and OCD. Everyone is complaining about the nausea. IT GOES AWAY. Moreover usually after like two days. PLUS this time round my doctor prescribed me nausea meds for it (I went off it but am going back on because I’m depressed again). Y’all there is literally medicine that will remove the nausea. And to be honest for me it is not that bad as I have IBS as well. Zoloft basically made me chatty, happier, and gave me the inability to cry or feel sad even when I was supposed to be very sad. The inability to feel sad seems pretty good to me. And I was able to feel happy, just not sad. I quit for the sexual side effects. Don’t listen to the people complaining about nausea. I was in bed unable to move for two days from the nausea and I’m still 10/10 recommending it so trust me it’s fine."

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  • Meyla
  • April 8, 2013

Zoloft (sertraline) "This worked in the way that it got me back on track and made me feel like my old bubbly self. My social skills improved because I love talking to people now. I'm generally happier. Low days are few and far between. Confidence improved and my obsessive thoughts almost ceased completely. Did not experience weight gain. No real side effects I report. This medication helps to get your mind sorted and the rest is up to you to work on yourself."

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  • Sven
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 13, 2021

Zoloft (sertraline) "Works great for me! I started taking this after my son passed away from suicide. I am on a very low dose (6.25 mg). I had to go to a specialty pharmacy to get this dose. I am very sensitive to medicine. First week: Felt hopeful Second week: Felt slightly more depressed Third week: Back to normal Fourth week: Slight improvement in mood Fifth/sixth week: Much better Side effects: None at all Other coping mechanisms: Eating well, sleeping well, regular exercise, a therapist, a grief support group, a men's group, my dogs, talking about things with friends and family, staying open to my feelings. Overall: I am so happy I am taking this! My story shows that starting on a very low dose (which I don't see a need to increase now) can bring great improvements without any side effects. Hang in there! It does take time but it works great after about a month or so. And, work on your other coping mechanisms as well! Love to all of you!"

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  • Kristy...
  • May 5, 2013

Zoloft (sertraline) "My fiance and I broke up, which made me depressed. 3 weeks later, my mother passed away. I couldn't stop crying. A hospital was testing anti-depressants on me. We decided that Zoloft worked best on me. It made it easier to cope & I finally stopped crying. Eventually I was able to get back to my normal life. I took it for about 2 months.If it makes you tired, take it before bed, which I did. I believe it saved my life."

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  • Chantel
  • August 13, 2009

Zoloft (sertraline) "I started taking Zoloft about 3 1/2 weeks ago. The first week I started to feel better. Though about 5 days in I had a really bad hotflash where I had to lay on the floor for about 5 minutes, and then I felt like I was going to throw up. Haven't had that sense. I do feel tired so I've started taking it at night. Also, I feel like I have restless leg syndrome. But other than those things I am now able to focus and my OCD seems to have calmed down a lot. I still get anxious, but it doesn't stick around as long and I'm able to move on from it easier. I feel like I can live in the moment and not worry about my past or present or what issue I need to stop before it happens. I am able to focus better at work too. I think my husband likes me now."

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  • Slogg
  • March 17, 2014

Zoloft (sertraline) "After a month of bouncing between morning and night dosing of 1 50mg pill, I settled on morning. It was making me super sleepy but that went away mostly. Didn't gain but maybe 5lbs if that (I'm a gym rat somewhat). Felt really stoned the first week or so and sleeping was strange, maybe a little erectile dysfunction at first, but all of that went away too. A month in and the side effects are minimal. The panic is under control, but the depression is completely gone. THANKS A MILLION ZOLOFT."

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  • Erider
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 20, 2012

Zoloft (sertraline) "I have suffered from depression for a long time, but never believed it. I always said "It's a rough patch, I'll come out of it soon" ..8 years on, I was down and out and suicidal. My Dr. recommended Zoloft. I was skeptical and afraid of playing with my emotions. I thought depressed was just "Me". But I gave it a go, after 3.5 weeks, the most wonderful thing has happened. I feel NORMAL. I can cope with my day, I am hopeful about the future. There were side effects for the first week, I took my pill at night which helped and kept up the exercise, they passed. If I can give any advice it's don't be afraid to take control of your body and don't feel guilty if you decide to try medicines, listen to your Dr. You deserve to be happy."

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  • I...
  • December 7, 2012

Zoloft (sertraline) "I started using Zoloft on Wednesday the 5th of December 2012. Todays date is the 8th of Dember 2012. 4 days, it has only taken 4 days for me to feel like a new person. I have been on it before, therefore i know what side effects to expect. Everybody is different but i suffered from loss of appetite, headaches, nausea, a bit dizz, lower back pain, trembling hands. This only lasts for a week or two. I used to cry for no reason (even at work), snap at my partner for stupid things, i was paranoid over everything, socially scared (always wanted to stay home). I haven't cried since being on Zoloft, nor snap at my partner. I am a new person now. I'm so happy and look forward to my new life. 100/100."

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  • HardL...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 19, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "This has been a life changer for me. I guess I never realized how depressed I actually was until I started on Zoloft. I'd been fighting it for years, forcing myself to get up and get by each day, but getting worse and worse (avoiding people, having problems talking, having horrible insomnia). Within a week of being on Zoloft I noticed a major difference. I actually feel optimistic about life for the first time in as long as I can remember. My relationships with my wife, family, friends, and coworkers have all improved dramatically. In short, I'm no longer depressed. I had some side effects over the first few days (restless legs, night sweats, a zonked out 'zombie' feeling) but they passed quickly."

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  • Louann
  • September 9, 2018

Zoloft (sertraline) "Just take these reviews with a grain of salt. A lot of reviews after taking one day, couple weeks etc. you need a full three months for maximum effectiveness. Not that it takes that long to start getting relief. Side effects are common while your body adjusts. Some of them will go away. I had no troublesome side effects with Zoloft. I always have to start out gradually. Maybe even more than they say bc I’m sensitive to meds. I got big relief from depression. Panic attacks went away. OCD went away. The cons are it made me not very motivated, felt kind of numb to strong feelings. Not feeling urgency about my life. I wouldn’t take it again for years bc it blocked my clear perspective. But it was great to get me stabilized. Things that really help but can’t completely replace anti dep is fish oil, vit d, exercise, sunlight, folate like spinach , lentils really good. Also diet really helps. Get a book called the good mood diet. Best wishes"

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  • Zatch
  • January 28, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "Lately I've been having really bad panic attacks, migraines, night terrors/nightmares every night for three weeks I started Zoloft last night and it already started working within a night I'm more calm and feel like my old self already."

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  • Bloss...
  • March 8, 2013

Zoloft (sertraline) "This medication has turned me around and I had none of the side effects. I initially requested it from my doctor because, whilst I did not really have any problems, I had a negative outlook despite trying to be positive and I was not enjoying 'life' at all. It has really helped with all this and as an added bonus I feel that I have more energy. I went back to my doctor and said "We hit the nail on the head". Previously I was looking for the magic vitamin pill to help reduce my stress and increase my energy levels. I tried vitamin B, Iron, and multivitamins to no avail. I no longer feel the need to take any vitamins at all. I'll continue to take this as needed and have no reservations about taking anti-depressants."

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  • Joano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 27, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "I just recently started taken Zoloft, I'ev been taking it for almost 3 weeks so not a long time. But I've so far had a great experience with it! I have post partum depression and anxiety. It was getting very hard for me to get up during the day with my kids and do stuff. I was tired all the time, no interest in anything or going out. Now 3 weeks on Zoloft and I have started noticing I have less compulsive thought, I worry less, and I have been going to see my friends more. I still have to kind of force myself to get out and I still have my days but it’s been working very well for me. I haven’t had any side effects, which is what I was worried about. I almost didn’t take it because I was so worried and fixated on the side effects. My sex drive hasn’t been effected and I haven’t been nauseous or anything. I take it at night before bed and it’s just been really great! I’ll update if any bad side effects happen but so far it’s great!"

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  • Cosmic
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 29, 2020

"I have taken sertraline for 3 years and it's my miracle drug . No side effects at all but it took about a month to kick in and I have no intentions of not taking it .I cannot go back to the person I was"

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  • Lulu
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 18, 2019

Zoloft (sertraline) "Week three I am feeling amazing and back to doing the things I enjoy. The first two weeks were horrible with nausea, fog and anxiety. But I read on the link that you need to stick it out. So I did and I’m glad. 50mg perfect dose. I no longer dwell on my situation and I see all the positives. I noticed I find it very hard to cry. The dog across the road died and it was heartbreaking but I couldn’t cry. I can still think feel and be creative."

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  • Trusso
  • July 18, 2015

Zoloft (sertraline) "I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, severe depression and OCD when I was around 18 years old. I couldn't do anything and shut down. I went to a mental hospital to take classes on how to cope and I began trying different types of SSRI's. I tried two others and I felt horrible on them both then I tried Zoloft. My mom made me stick with it even though I was skeptical. I started with 25, 50, then to 75 ml. Nothing helped. As soon as I went up to 100 ml is when I felt my life coming back. I could feel emotions of happiness, and felt like life had finally had a meaning to it. I was able to be okay again and felt like this medicine saved my life. The thing that is hardest is all the people judging saying "you're on so many Meds""

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