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Posted by Bob on January 1, 2001, at 14:58:14
I haven't seen many posts about the old meds like Zoloft up here lately. I was just wondering what people's experiences on this med have been? Is there significant weight gain after being on it for a long time? Is there significant drowsiness associated with it? What about jitteriness, or mental fogginess?
Posted by r.anne on January 1, 2001, at 17:58:20
In reply to Zoloft, posted by Bob on January 1, 2001, at 14:58:14
My experience with Zoloft: I took one and started laughing uncontrollably and then crying and laughing and crying and laughing for hours. I felt horrible during this time. I never took Zoloft again.
Posted by Bob on January 1, 2001, at 22:41:22
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by r.anne on January 1, 2001, at 17:58:20
> My experience with Zoloft: I took one and started laughing uncontrollably and then crying and laughing and crying and laughing for hours. I felt horrible during this time. I never took Zoloft again.
Definitely sounded like a good decision for you to stop.
Posted by Mr_JAK on January 2, 2001, at 13:07:05
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by Bob on January 1, 2001, at 22:41:22
> > My experience with Zoloft: I took one and started laughing uncontrollably and then crying and laughing and crying and laughing for hours. I felt horrible during this time. I never took Zoloft again.
>
I took zoloft for 6 days and switched to remeron because zoloft gave me a feeling like i was itching underneath my skin. Couldnt make the feeling stop and it also made me hyper.
Posted by erikal on January 3, 2001, at 10:35:31
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by Mr_JAK on January 2, 2001, at 13:07:05
> > > My experience with Zoloft: I took one and started laughing uncontrollably and then crying and laughing and crying and laughing for hours. I felt horrible during this time. I never took Zoloft again.
> >
> I took zoloft for 6 days and switched to remeron because zoloft gave me a feeling like i was itching underneath my skin. Couldnt make the feeling stop and it also made me hyper.I am very thankful for Zoloft, although there are downsides, the benefits for me outweigh the bad. I have not tried anything else, but I have been on 50mg daily for about 5 months. I feel like it has given me a leg to stand on while I recover from the trauma that I've experienced in my life. I haven't had any weight gain, itchiness, etc. However, I have had signifigant loss of libido (boo!), a weird jaw tremor and (ahem) diahrea.
Posted by coral on January 5, 2001, at 9:07:43
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by erikal on January 3, 2001, at 10:35:31
I believe Zoloft saved my life. I can feel the positive effects and can even tell when I have too much in my system. There have been virtually no side effects and I count my lucky stars.
Posted by Rach on January 7, 2001, at 9:26:23
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by coral on January 5, 2001, at 9:07:43
Been on 50mg for a bit less than a year.
Side Effects
First 3 months - hair loss, loss of eating, major stomach aches, constant restless legs (the itchiness under skin)Continuing - loss of libido :(, headaches (esp. if I miss a tablet), occasional restless legs.
Benefits
Being able to live as a 'normal' person! I have gotten my life back in my control. Definately outweighs all of the above.
Posted by Rach on January 7, 2001, at 9:37:59
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by Rach on January 7, 2001, at 9:26:23
I told you there was no message :)
Posted by bissie66 on January 8, 2001, at 12:40:23
In reply to Zoloft, posted by Bob on January 1, 2001, at 14:58:14
> I haven't seen many posts about the old meds like Zoloft up here lately. I was just wondering what people's experiences on this med have been? Is there significant weight gain after being on it for a long time? Is there significant drowsiness associated with it? What about jitteriness, or mental fogginess?
Zoloft was the first AD I took. It was like a miracle -- I was HAPPY for the first time in my life. Anxiety left, I was confident and secure. I don't take it any more though. The old loss of libido and sexual function. I take Celexa now, which doesn't seem quite as bad (although I am still very delayed in sexual function). However, I still think about going back on Zoloft b.c. nothing seemed to work quite so well as good old Z.
Posted by danf on January 12, 2001, at 13:22:04
In reply to Re: Zoloft, posted by bissie66 on January 8, 2001, at 12:40:23
I was on zoloft for about 9 months.. It saved me from a severe depression. It did have significant side effects.. persistant loose bowels, tremor & mild memory loss...long term that did not resolve... there were many others short term..
It was a great help but just not the best med for me...
I tolerate effexor much better in the long run.
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