User Reviews for sertraline oral

I began taking this when I suffered from post-partum depression and anxiety when my baby was 4 weeks old. She is now 4 years old. I stopped taking it for about one year, then had a bout of terrible anxiety that brought on depression. So I have now decided that this is just part of my life. I take only 50mg and it does the trick.

I have taken Zoloft for years. While on this drug I gained about 20-25 pounds. Since I have been taking the generic form (Sertraline) over the past 3-4 months I have lost about 20 pounds.

This medication is incredible. I've had panic attacks since I was 12, and finally started taking this in my late 20s. I was worried about taking an anti-anxiety med because I didn't want to be desensitized, but I have a full range of emotions, and it's like nothing's changed... except I don't get the panic attacks anymore.

I STARTED THIS MEDICATION TO HELP ME WITH THE FEELING OF BEING OVERWHELMED WITH MY EVERYDAY RESPONSIBLITIES...I WAS ANXIOUS AND UNHAPPY BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO ACCOMPLISH MY TASKS, ETC. THIS MEDICINE HAS HELPED ME FEEL MORE IN CONTROL OF MY SELF AND MORE CONTENT IN WHAT USED TO BE VERY DIFFICULT AND INTIMIDATING SITUATIONS. I AM ABLE TO THINK MORE CLEARLY AND FEEL LESS APPREHENSIVE. I AM FEELING POSITIVE ABOUT MY RELATIONSHIP WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND CO WORKERS. I EXPERIENCED A VERY QUICK , BUT SUBTLE CHANGE IN MY EVERY DAY LIFE. I AM GETTING MORE DONE WITH A HAPPIER DISPOSITION.Read More Read Less

I started taking this medicine for anxiety, depression, and ocd thoughts. At first I was nervous about taking it but now that I have been on it for 6 weeks I am feeling alot better. I still have my thoughts going throught my head over and over again, but so far this medicine has been amazing and it has really made me be able to live life like I used to.

I was on this drug for quite some time , then I gained weight and switched to cymboltawhich helped with pain as well as depression until one day it just stopped working , I am now back on the sertraline, it is working quite well

I have been on this drug for 3 weeks and it has made my anxiety go down to where it is managable. The only problem that i have had is the feeling of being high. But other than that this has been great for me.

Have been on this medication for 5 weeks to treat social anxiety and panic attacks. I sort of had a placebo effect when i first started treatment that made me feel less anxious, however my doctor said this was not common. I think just the thought of starting treatment made me feel better. My anxiety has definately decreased and no panic attacks since starting. I am just worried of becoming dependant on this drug after my treatment is complete. Whats with the ED and no ejaculating?? Some info on this would be great.Read More Read Less

I'm actually taking sertraline for 3 reasons: depression, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's helped...but believe your doctor when s/he says it may cause ED.

This drug was only effective for me when I first took and stayed on a mood stabilizer to address my mania. I went through the agonizing process of being treated solely with anti-depressants twice by my family doctor. Unfortunately, he only saw the depression but missed the harder to detect manic side. SSRIs alone made me feel worse at it amplified my mania. Topamax and Sertraline have worked wonders for me. The third critical piece is working with a therapist that truly understand bi-polar.

I began to take this medication due to progressive anxiety and panic attacks. Once I had been perscribed this medication I felt much better knowing that hopefully my perscription would help me. After being on the medication for about 2 weeks I noticed that the panic, aniety, and depression seemed to slip away. I still had bad days, but the dwelling and panic subsided. Now after being on the medication for over 6 weeks I feel like I am back to normal. The only side-effects I have noticed with the medication is when I began to take the medication, I noticed that when a panic/aniety attack was begining I felt a sensation of tingling or a slight shiver upon the onset of an attack. This sensation was very mild and went away after a week. I am very happy that I spoke to my doctor about this medication. -PLRead More Read Less

so far it has not help...

Althought I was pleased with the effectiveness and ease of use, after discontinuing the drug after 2 years, there have been some problems. I have been experiencing panic attacks, and the feeling of an electrical charge underneath my skin/the feeling of bugs underneath my skin. I'm not sure what to do from here.

do not want to stop taking because i go back to my bad self if i stop taking.

After taking, had a constant upset stomach. Also had a sexual side effect where could maintain an erection, but could not ejaculate