User Reviews for Sertraline

Zoloft (sertraline) for Depression: "Didn't do a dang thing ! I took it like I was told to, and I waited & waited & waited some more! After a few months of not feeling any difference, or any better at all I quit taking it."

Brene July 17, 2017

For Borderline Personality Disorder: "Sertraline is very effective in reducing the duration and severity of suicidal ideation and acting on it. Side effects are minimal."

Anonymous (taken for 5 to 10 years) July 17, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "Decided to try an antidepressant after a long time of depression and severe anxiety. The first 2 weeks as hell. Depression worsen and I just felt like something as weird, like I couldn't figure out how my mood was. But after sticking through it I noticed a change almost after a month. Noticed I got up in the morning a lot easier without feeling down. My depression and anxiety has subsided to where it's manageable. Not a complete cure but no medication really is. Also, DO NOT miss a dose. Did this for 2 days and had severe anxiety, panic attacks and felt very out of it. Felt scatter brained and had a slow reaction and when socializing and talking with people."

Dog Lover 13 July 16, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "Dose: 25 mg's once daily. Pro's: found this great for anxiety/mild-moderate depression. Took in the morning with food. Started to feel better within 48 hours. My brain felt calm & focused. Slept so well at night. Con's: dry mouth, stomach bloat/continual stomach pain and IBS like symptoms all day long. I also suffer from GERD/Acid Reflux and already had been taking prescribed PPI stomach pill prior, yet this did not help nor reduce any of gastro side effects of the Sertraline. Unfortunately, this was a deal breaker and I have decided to stop with the med because of ongoing daily stomach/gastro issues. My brain did so well on this med but my stomach did not."

Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month) July 15, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "I was in the darkest place I had ever been before taking Zoloft. I was on Prozac prior, and I would have 3 to 4 panic attacks a day. I would go to to class and need to excuse myself so I could scream and cry about how I would lose everything if I failed out of university, my family, my fraternity brothers, my reputation etc. I am so grateful my GP prescribed this to me. The first few days, all I wanted to do was sleep. I took about 1 week to get any sort of reaction. I was finally able to focus on school and relax/ play video games. I haven't had a single panic attack since starting this medication, and I couldn't be happier! My friends and family all noticed the difference too!"

Satoshikun July 14, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "I started sertraline 50mg nearly a year ago, I was very stressed constantly! Shouting at the kids for silly things, I hated myself and was always looking at the stuff I didn't have!! Very moody and miserable and this started affecting my relationship! I went to the doctors and she gave me sertraline, I did not have any side effects other than a unsettled stomach for a week or so. I started seeing improvements in the first week! It completely changed my outlook on life and I am so happy now and can enjoy the simple things in life again.. would highly recommend this drug!"

Lisajones12e345678 July 13, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "I was put on Sertraline (Zoloft for USA readers) after a depressive period. I hit a new low and I needed help immediately. I had taken Mirtazapine for over ten years for insomnia; but it didn't seem to work anymore and life was intolerable so was put on Sertraline. The first two weeks were difficult: diarrhoea, insomnia (again), dry mouth etc. But after the first week I saw subtle changes, a month and I was smiling again. It took three months to fully feel the effects and it's no underestimation to say that it's changed my life. I sleep every night now, which was unthinkable back then. I'm able to cope and I see a future. Different drugs effect people differently but I have nothing but good things to say about Sertraline."

LJCC July 13, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Depression: "20 year old college student. I've had OCD since I was a kid (depression since junior year of high school) but only within the last year did I make the choice to take an SSRI. There's a lot of ambiguity surrounding antidepressants, and you can't really extract much from reviews without feeling reluctant. Yes, there are side effects that appear within the early stages. It is scary to ingest a drug you know little about. However, I can feel happy again, which I thought I had lost the ability to do. I don't believe everything is hopeless, which I, truthfully, thought I'd feel the rest of my life. It's been a lifesaver, and at 100mg, nothing feels inherently different about myself. It's just a tablet. Don't let it be more than it ought to be."

Ruhrohraggy34 July 8, 2017

For Depression: "I was put on 50mg daily, but didn't notice any change so I was increased to 100mg to deal with depression. It was horrendous and the first 6 weeks I suffered terrible nightmares and night sweats, became even more irate, anxious and upset and had suicidal thoughts. All advice outlets told me to continue for three months to see how I felt, only to find after 6 weeks I felt numb and emotionless, getting no pleasure or satisfaction from daily activities. This was not the medication for me and essentially made me feel worse."

Benson14 July 6, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Depression: "I was on Zoloft for about 8 years for severe generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. I was eventually maxed out (200mg) and I felt awful. I couldn't feel emotions at all, it was almost like depression but less hopeless. I felt like a zombie. Or a robot. I also had pretty severe sexual side effects as well. Got taken off, and I feel like a real human again. I'm on Wellbutrin now."

ClearlyOdd July 6, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder: "At higher doses (200mg) this medication made me feel foggy, unable to focus on tasks and unable to orgasm. At lower doses (50mg) my depression symptoms returned and so did my sexual appetite. My usual dose was 100mg which was a compromise between symptoms and sexuality. After two years, I stopped taking them cold turkey (it was a bad choice in hindsight) which cased brain-zaps and emotional instability. That withdrawal symptoms lasted one month."

Mr S (taken for 2 to 5 years) July 5, 2017

For Depression: "I took Prozac a long time ago but I didn't notice any difference. I came off for a while and eventually went on citalopram where I put on weight and didn't notice a mood change. I came off those after some time and a few years passed. In January this year I was put on 50 mg of sertraline. The first few weeks were jittery. I had no appetite, couldn't sleep and generally felt wired. But then the fog did clear and I felt ok. My sadness was more distant, I felt like I could push it away easier and I didn't feel like crying all the time anymore. A few months passed and I think they have worked positively. I'm six months in and I've not put on weight, but I'm not cured either. Would recommend to take the edge off!"

ANXIETY GIRL. (taken for 1 to 6 months) July 5, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: "I've got severe PTSD, OCD and social anxiety. I started taking Zoloft to help manage my PTSD symptoms, mainly anger/rage, flashbacks and dissociation. I'm a small male, I only weigh 125 lbs. I started at 25mg and then jumped to 100mg then 200mg within 2 months because this stuff's like water for me. I've been on 200mg for about 7 months now and it's helped a lot although not enough. I still feel my symptoms when they hit me, although they're slightly toned down. Btw I don't feel like a zombie at all, I still feel like myself, just more calm. It feels as though I'm not taking anything at all most of the time. I've basically also never had any side effects except the first day or two I had a slight sore stomach but nothing close to bad."

CMan27 (taken for 6 months to 1 year) July 5, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Panic Disorder: "I've been on Sertraline (Zoloft) for eight years now and I am so glad I started! I take a weird dose-75mg-and that works for me! I do up my dose to 100mg when I feel I need it and my doc says this is okay. I am way past side effects, other than staying hydrated and eating extra fiber, I don't experience nausea or sleepiness. I use Zoloft in combination with Klonopin at night. I usually only take half a Klonopin at night for sleep. These two drugs together keep me calm, but not zombie-like. The looping ,intrusive thoughts and worrying seem blocked, and I rarely have breakthrough panic attacks. Regular exercise and talk therapy in combination with these drugs keep me balanced."

Misha13 July 4, 2017

For Depression: "Great medicine, stopped me being so irritable and angry.I had Depression, Anxiety and OCD to start with. I did feel spacey and more suicidal for the first week so don't drive during that time, I also felt very dizzy. I have been taking it for over a year and it does make me drowsy every day, so I take it before bed which ideally helps with my insomnia too! I'm on 150mg per day. If you are worried about your mental health, make sure you get help. It was the hardest, best thing I ever did."

Sammibems July 2, 2017

For Panic Disorder: "This is a wonder drug!! Out of no where I got THE worst anxiety/panic attacks. I didn't want to take Xanax every time I had one because it was every single day. They were so bad, it felt like I was having a heart attack!! I decided go on seratline @ 25mg and it worked within few days! No more Xanax!! Yes, I got the headache and stomach pain, but went away. Also, the natural stuff (supplements) wasn't helping me and actually making it worse!! I'm so grateful for this medicine!"

Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month) June 30, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Panic Disorder: "This is one of a handful of meds that I have been prescribed over my 35 year battle with panic and I have to say that this drug had no effect at all, good or bad. My panic just continued. Today I am on 100mg of Elavil and it is working quite well. Best of all, Elavil has the added bonus of curbing my neuropathy which had forced me to be on fentanyl for over 4 years."

13crocs June 29, 2017

For Depression: "I started 50 MG Sertraline for my anxiety and depression. I talked with my doctor because this dosage just did not work for me. So I was changed to 100 MG which made everything worse. I gained 20 pounds in 2 months, felt extremely tired all the time, had trouble staying awake throughout the day. After being on the 100 MG dosage and gaining a lot of weight, I decided to take myself off of the medication, I am now taking Prozac 20 MG which will help with my anxiety and depression and help me lose the weight I gained while taking Sertraline. I do not recommend this medication to anyone who does not want to gain a lot of weigh or is currently having trouble maintaining their weight."

amacc (taken for 6 months to 1 year) June 28, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Depression: "I was on this medication for about 2 months and it was an awful experience. I started out on 25mg and I couldn't really feel any emotions, so they increased the dosage to 50mg. I started feeling worse, so I was told to increase the dosage again. Once I got to 75mg, I started becoming angry, even more anxious than I was before, I had an out-of-body experience, and I was becoming incredibly impulsive. After trying another anti-depressant and failing, it is believed that I have a mood disorder and was placed on mood stabilizers."

Anonymous (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 28, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Social Anxiety Disorder: "I am bipolar 2 since young been medicated on an off most of my life but keep stopping like most then moved to qld thought I'd do something about my bipolar for real went to a pysch and he gave me Zoloft a few weeks later I told my pysch thay Zoloft was making me feel weirder than usual and was told it was normal about 7 months later I had the biggest psychosis. I had even had started cutting myself worse than ever. Plus a lot that can't be explained not like any other time and I know I've been in hospital more than a couple of times. While I was in hospital this time I was asked whom gave me Zoloft I should have never been given them and was told stop immediately as they were doing me more harm than good back to pysch ward I went"

Trueantrueig Chan n cert Hong June 28, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: "I was put on Zoloft for PTSD. I took 25 mg daily for just over 3 months. It really did help my anxiety and allowed me to finish the school year. With Zoloft I have been a lot calmer, and it really helped me with day to day activities. If you just started this medication and are experiencing side effects, hang in there! My first week made me very nauseous and gave me insomnia. The nausea lasted only a week for me. Even though it did wonders for my mental health, it gave me a lot of physical health issues, so I had to stop taking the medication. It caused me to gain a lot of weight in a short amount of time. Furthermore it caused a slight bedwetting issue and very elevated liver enzymes. Good for anxiety, but my body didn't like it."

CrissyGirl59 (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 26, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Social Anxiety Disorder: "After taking Zoloft (50 mg) for only a few days, I feel incredibly lucky to have had such a positive experience with it. For about an hour after I take it I get stomach cramps that resemble menstrual cramps, but after that I go into a really positive mood and I just want to tell everybody how much I appreciate them. I don't get sick from overthinking minor details anymore and all of my emotions feel more stable and controllable. I'm experiencing slight restlessness and difficulty falling asleep, but I'm taking that as a positive, as I feel like I got my energy back. I do clench my jaw at night now though. I have no appetite and I'm losing weight, but I used to overeat due to anxiety so I don't mind it. I never thought I could be this happy."

Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month) June 26, 2017

Zoloft (sertraline) for Depression: "The first 2 weeks on Zoloft were like hell. I was drowsy, had nightmares and my stomach was a mess. I've been taking 75mg for 3 month now and I feel like a new person . I'm mellow , easy to deal with and satisfied"

Kati27c (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 24, 2017

For Depression: "I've been on it 3 times. For 8 years, then again for a little less than a year 2 diff times. For depression and anxiety. First starting it I always got nausea and killer headaches. But then they would get better and eventually go away. The first few months of taking it I would feel better. Happier, more energy etc. But then as months went on I would become more numb to things. No highs or lows. Just zombie mode. Very spacy and forgetful. Running red lights, forgetting to go to class or work. No sex drive. Tired. Failed my classes. The most recent time I was on it it really helped with my depression but it actually caused me to have OCD. I had OCD as a child but hadn't had it in forever. Thought that was weird it triggered it to come back."

Good and bad... (taken for 5 to 10 years) June 24, 2017

For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: "I give Zoloft (sertraline) a 10/10 for my OCD, as well as for my Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety. I have struggled with these disorders since I was a little kid. Other anti-depressants helped but only a little. Before Zoloft, I was having multiple disabling panic attacks per day, severe anxiety especially at bedtime, and severe OCD including intrusive thoughts and checking behaviors. I have been on 50 mg for 3 months, and it has made a big difference in my symptoms for all of my disorders. My overall anxiety has lessened, my OCD has improved (less checking and fewer intrusive thoughts) and I can now go a week or more without a panic attack. I just moved up to 75 mg to help with remaining anxiety/OCD/panic."

JDK2017 June 22, 2017