Comparing Duloxetine vs Zoloft

For Depression: I recently reviewed this drug and gave it a 9/10 after 3 months. I thought that I had found what I had been looking for. Unfortunately, a month later my mood started to dip and the lethargy, that came with depression, never lifted. It still helped significantly more that the SSRIs that I’ve tried, but it isn’t quite right for me. That being said, it was very effective for my anxiety. Depression - not so much.

For Depression: Duloxitine was prescribed for me by my psychiatrist. I have suffered depression on and off for 25 year's. 6 year's ago after having my son switched from citalopram and thought it's pretty good. That was until I got used to the 30mg I was on and had to increase to 60mg, then 90mg and now I'm on 120mg. Sometimes I think I can't be without it then other time's I think not a chance that they working properly still. I was told they are a dual controlled medication which act as a mood lifter and motivator. If I'm honest I keep a diary of how I feel every day, and I have more bad days than good. I do have a lot going on in my life, which I think doesn't help. I've tried coming off a few time's but I hate the dizzy feeling from the side effect which leads to really bad feelings.

For Depression: 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

For Depression: I have been on Zoloft for more then 20 yrs. Over the last 6-8 months I have had increased side effects. Diarrhea, loss of appetite, not sleeping, sleeping too much just laying around waiting for the next trip to the bathroom. I had blood work, colonoscopy, endoscopy, you name it. Nothing! I read up on Zoloft side effects. Bingo! I started tapering off. Already...all of my symptoms are improving. It's been only three days Depression is the same.