User Reviews for Zoloft oral

Horrible experience. gave me night sweats,paranoia, hallucinations, diarrhea , nausea, vomiting and panic attacks and more. This medication should be banned ??

10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND! Craziest side effects, literally scariest two weeks of my life on this medication.

Helped for 1 week and then stopped

Im going on 3 weeks not getting any better I feel terrible it hasn't helped me out at all

I have been on generic Zoloft for years. Usually I would get anxious about work, which would cause me to not sleep, which led to depression. I never took over a dose of 25 mg, and at times when I was feeling good I cut back to half a pill. (And went back up to 25 if I was starting to feel anxious again). Recently I made a switch to Lexapro, it wasn’t a hard switch because I was on a very low dose of Zoloft and I am on a very low dose of Lexapro. I made the switch because last winter I had a few weeks of feeling incredibly itchy, and getting hives. I wouldn’t have thought it was related to the Zoloft because I’ve been on it for years, but my brother had just started Zoloft and also was very itchy. He switched to Lexapro and said his itchiness went away immediately. When I told my doctor she agreed that you can develop reactions even after years. But I do recommend Zoloft, it was very helpful for many years. I don’t know how common itchiness is with Zoloft, But apparently it affects some peopleRead More Read Less

So i have been taking zoloft for about a month for my extreme anxiety and depression and it was meh. I mostly felt numb emotionally for the first 2-3 weeks, i went from 25mg to 50 mg, things felt quite boring most of the time, i had intense nausea 24 hours a day, i barely had an apetite so i lost more weight then i was supposed to. Recently my emotions have been extreme. I would cry and felt like i hurt someone very badly like i was going to die crying, i felt extreme anger from little things that i would usually be chill about...It was kinda a lot..i would have a hard time remembering things i needed, i was tired all day so i would just lay in bed all day. Honestly be careful with this stuff..if i would have went up to 100mg i would no longer care about anything or care too much... now my medication is being changed..Read More Read Less

Zoloft make me more depress ,Paxil is bater for me

i struggled with social anxiety and school was such an overwhelming and terrible experience. three years went by and my family finally decided that this might be something i actually need, and it was. there are some bad reviews and i understand its different for everyone, but it was completely LIFE CHANGING. by the second week i was able to talk a little bit more confidently and didn't feel constant panic as well as my fidgeting, unhealthy thoughts, and excessive sweating/breathing had gone down. after about a month my anxiety attacks stopped completely. (i had them at least once a month, and everyday i’d be in the counselors office for 5 hours crying uncontrollably). i havent had an attack for 4 months and have actually enjoyed my last few months of school!! however, it does not completely tale away the anxiety but i dont think anything will do that. ive even had friends and people i hardly know come up to me and tell me that they noticed a change in my attitude! (i thought it was weird at first but then realized it was a decent compliment haha)Read More Read Less

TW: "BAD" thoughts. Diagnoses: ADHD, PMDD, PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety, OCD Zoloft saved my life. I spent 6+ years on Cipralex, and my body became used to it and I was at the max dose. My doctor slowly got me off that and put me on Wellbutrin as I have ADHD as well. I was on Wellbutrin for a month and it made my anxiety worse than it had ever been. I was up all night panicking, and couldn't get anything done at work because I would just sit at my desk with racing thoughts. The final straw was contemplating su!c!de one night. I called in sick to work and called my doctor right away. She told me we were going to try Zoloft, which was fine with me. She started me at 50mg, which is double what people should start on. The nausea the first few days was really bad, but it only lasted for about 5 days. All I did was drink ginger ale in the morning and at lunch, and I was usually okay after that. She did tell me to take it at night to sleep through most of the nausea (IT WORKS!! LOL). It may have been placebo, it may have been the high starting dose, but within a week/week and a half, I felt like myself again. It's now been 6 weeks and I feel great. I have next to no side effects. The only thing I notice is its harder for me to get to the Big O, but only slightly harder. But once I get there, its still the same. I know that this is a big concern for people, its had next to no effect on me. I also have PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) which made me an absolute monster just before my period. I also have an IUD in so maybe that plays a role, but I noticed my PMDD/PMS symptoms are almost gone. My mood is stabilized, I don't have BAD thoughts, my quality of life has greatly improved. I know this won't be the same for everyone, but I wanted to share my experience. Read More Read Less

The effect of the medication appeared on the first day of taking it. That seemed so weird to me, because I've tried several other SSRIs and needed to wait at least 7-8 days to feel something. It was like the mood swing, in the morning I felt a little brain fog, and a little shaky. Then later that day my mood as well as my motivation dropped drastically to zero, I couldn't move, couldn't work, so for around 2 hours I sat in the chair trying to get myself together. After that episode I figured, that I need to eat something, so I went to the nearby store. When I've gone outside, I felt like I was high, colors were much more vivid, sounds were intensified to the degree I felt overwhelmed. This state lasted for around 4-5h, can't tell for sure, because I lost a track of time. Also there was this feeling that my soul was separated from my body and the metaphysical and physical world was in different point in spacetime (not sure if it makes any sense). At the last stage I felt so slow, like I took a portion of Xanax. At the end of this day I took xanax to fall asleep. The next day I wanted to try again, to tell for sure if that wasn't some kind of coincidence. All of the symptoms appeared again, with that change that in the evening I felt so aggressive, like thinking about the violence made me feel better. I could control myself, but this raising need to scream out all of my anger was terrifying. I also started to hear kind of screaming in the background (like at the top of my head). Overall I know this works for lots of people, but I'd rather be depressed than try this stuff again. There is no word that could describe how much I despise that drug. 0/10Read More Read Less

HI, I am a 22 year old female with bipolar II disorder. I started using Zoloft 50 mg about a year ago for anxiety and depression. If im to mistaken, the first time used Zoloft I started at 50 I believe. I experiences high levels of energy and little to no sleep the first 2 weeks. I went a little nuts because my brain was tired and desperate for sleep yet my body was alert and awake but I couldn't think of complaining since I was just glad to have not been having anxiety attacks and suicidal thoughts every night. I experiences 1 anxiety attack in those two first weeks on Zoloft. (Before then it was a nightly panic attack lasting 30 min- an hour). As I continued with this medication I either went up to 60 or 80mg I can't recall. I ended breaking up withy boyfriend 4 years while on this medication and I couldn't have made it through on my own. Like anybody else, I experienced depression with the break up but thanks to Zoloft combined with Latuda I was able to keep pushing through and make the best out of a bad situation. I can't stress enough, medication can't do it all for you. You have to want to help yourself and be willing to put the work In as well. Remove yourself from negativity and toxicity Read More Read Less

I have been on Zoloft (or the generic) twice in my life, both for extended periods of time (4+ years). The first was in high school through mid-college. I had experienced panic attacks fairly consistently since I was about 12 years old. The attacks were always related to health anxiety/hypochondriasis and were extremely scary for me. The medication was very effective with minimal side effects. I weaned off of the medication under my psychiatrist’s supervision in college once I felt that my anxiety was under control. I occasionally had panic attacks after discontinuing it but had mostly learned to talk myself down from them. Many years later in my early 30’s after having my first baby, my health anxiety returned with a vengeance. I did not have panic attacks anymore, but more just a constant stream of anxiety to the point that I convinced myself I was physically ill. Because my anxiety was presenting differently from the way it had when I was younger, I did not recognize it as anxiety. I went to doctor after doctor trying to figure out my symptoms, and underwent many tests. At one point, I felt so sick I thought for sure I had a terminal illness, and finally a very kind and perceptive doctor talked to me about my history of health anxiety, without judgment or blame, and for some reason what she said lifted a fog for me. After that, my symptoms disappeared, and I realized that my anxiety had once again gotten out of control. I started on Zoloft again, and have not had a single episode of severe anxiety in nearly 5 years. I was a shell of a person during my prolonged episodes. Zoloft quite literally has saved my quality of life. Read More Read Less

I began taking 25 mg of Zoloft after being diagnosed with PTSD. I suffered through a traumatic event and was experiencing suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts and the typical things that come with PTSD- extreme avoidance, anxiety, etc. Titrating up was rough- headaches, upset stomach, irritation, but they subsided within a week. Within a few days the ideation went away completely. Within a month months at the full 25 mg dose, I no longer had intrusive thoughts about the event. Within 3 months, my anxiety had subsided significantly. After 8 months I had most of my life back save a little light depression. I increased my dose to 37.5 and I am completely my old self. I cannot say enough about this medication. I should also note I did months of trauma therapy to deal with PTSD, but this medication swooped in and took the extreme burden away in the short term and has absolutely helped lift the anxiety in the long term. I suffered from GAD before PTSD, and I no longer experience that either. Read More Read Less

I started with some negative side effects that left me sometimes unable to leave the house within the first two weeks. I felt so nauseous, dizzy, fuzzy. I felt like my anxiety was higher than ever with an increasing sense of urgency and rapid heart rate. However after speaking to my pharmacist and GP I preserved and now a about 6 weeks in I feel great. I never realised how much my depression and anxiety was holding me back. I feel like a new person, honestly never had such a clear head. Invasive thoughts and anxiety have significantly decreased, I am sleeping a lot better and wake up feeling refreshed. I feel like a weight has lifted from my shoulders. I am writing this because I want people who have just started and having some bad side effects that it does get better. Please stick with it.Read More Read Less

YOU NEED THIS! I was dealing with horrible anxiety to the point it was making me depressed because I didn’t know how to function with my anxiety in my day to day life. I was getting really dizzy and almost passing you and getting burst of anxiety attacks almost every day. I was prescribed 50 ml of Zoloft by my doctor and I didn’t take it correctly and ending up taking it to close together and I made my mental health the worst it has ever been. I was having scary thoughts about suicidal intentions and feel horrible I didn’t even know what to do. It eventually left my system and I felt back to the way I felt before just anxiety. I was scared to give it another try but I did and I’m so happy I did! I got on 25 ml for the first month and worked my way up to 50ml. I have been in this for 6 weeks today and I can honestly say I am the best version of myself and I’m so excited for my future with this medication! I even recommended it for my boyfriend because he has anxiety and depression and he’s been on it for 4 weeks and he’s literally a different person he’s so happy and relaxed! You may have some side effects but seriously stay strong you got this! This medication will change your life! Read More Read Less

Please keep in mind that this review was made after taking this medication for one week. I do not have depression and I am a hypochondriac, this is most often the cause of my panic. I have always been the type of guy to be very outgoing. I’ve loved to go out have fun, go to parties, socialize. But once COVID began, I began going to college and being through a very toxic relationship I developed panic disorder. Panic disorder for me has been by far the worst thing that I’ve ever endured in my entire life. A feeling of hopelessness that I would never be able to return to my normal life again. But I can tell you that without medication I felt much better. Zoloft has made my last week of taking it a nightmare of non comparison. Not only did my anxiety get significantly worse, but my fear of my body being hypochondriac grew ridiculously. My anxiety grew so bad that I had the inability to sit down. My desire to eat has grown absent, I have lost weight, I felt off balance, the anxiousness gave me almost daily panic attacks, vomiting. I don’t know just how bad I felt until I stopped taking it and I felt much better within at least 32 hours. The reason I took this medication is because I wanted to find a quick way out of my condition and I tell you now naturally on my own I was already making progress but this medication destroyed it. Please understand that while I had a horrible experience with it I have seen others blossom with it. But for me, it wasn’t the one. I am going to choose the natural way, since it has worked for me better especially with therapy. Read More Read Less

I have severe anxiety , panic attacks, and depression, i have now been on this almost 3 months and i will say at first i had insomnia, and a low appetite. However i have went from not being anle to live a normal everyday life because of the contstant anxiety, to feeling like myself again, living normally without compulsive thoughts, its such a relief.

I have been prescribed this by my doctor, and after reading the comments I’m shocked that most I read are negative. I have suffered from server panic attacks and daily anxiety. Stopping me from daily tasks such as: shopping, going to the doctors, kids school, general shopping, work everything! I Started on 50mg and I’m 8 days in, and I haven’t felt anymore like my normal self in over 7 months! This is worth the go if you are suffering. I have a great life and everything is going fine. Never had any past disorders similar, just came on all of a sudden and I couldn’t thank anymore the people who created such a brilliant medication! thank you for giving me my life back! Yes it has some side effects but what doesn’t! They don’t write it on the back of food packaging but I can’t bet you those have side effects too! Read More Read Less

I was prescribed Zoloft 25mg for panic attacks and anxiety. This drug made me feel like a freaking psycho. I felt like I had no control over my mind or thoughts. I didn’t even recognize myself in the mirror. I had a crazy look in my eye that I couldn’t make go away. This drug was so scary for me that I had to take a xanax just to calm down from how insane the Zoloft was making me feel. I also physically could not cry, which couldn’t have been healthy because my mom had just died. I felt my body trying to cry and just nothing would come out. I tried to stick with it because I heard it takes a while to work. But my doctor said it would take 3 weeks for me to even feel it working, and only 6 days in I felt so psychotic and scared and absolutely unbearably terrible that I could not stand to feel that way for one more second. I hated it so much and I would never take it ever again in my life.Read More Read Less

I used it to treat anxiety. Started out great, 4 weeks in anxiety returned. Upped the dose to 50 mg. Great for 2 weeks then a MASSIVE panic attack. My psychiatrist said she'd never seen anything like this. I went off it 2 days later. It's the worst.