Anybody take Zoloft?

GAVINSMOM · Post by **GAVINSMOM** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:00 pm

My Dr just prescribed me Zoloft and I was wondering if anybody takes it and does it help? I have a huge phobia to medicine and I am hoping to overcome that and get on the meds and hopefully get my life back!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:13 am

hello...my doctor did try me on zoloft,but i had some reactions with it,so now they put me on citalopram and that seems to be alot better.i know what you mean about not wanting to take meds i hate haveing to take them,but sometimes you just need something to get you through for a little while.the meds aren't bad but at first they do make you tired...............good luck and hang in there!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:32 am

Hey there! I have been on Zoloft since July. I started out on 25mg, and gradually moved up in dosages. I now take 150mg 1x a day. I know it has helped me, but I also take Trazadone at night, and Vistaril 2x a day. I am so much better than before, it is amazing. But, you can't just depend on the meds, you also need to see a therapist, and psychiatrst, and keep doing the program. I had and still have some side effects with Zoloft, including weight gain, being tired, and some suicidal thoughts. Any anti-depressant can do that, so just listen to your body and keep in constant contact with your doctor. Good luck, and hang in there, it does get better!