Can anyone say anything good about Zoloft?

[dtsambasis]

I am a mother of 3 younger kids and want my life back. I was diagnosed with Depression/anxiety/ panic disorder within the past month. I was given Zoloft 25mg, and i am scared to take it!! I have read all about the BAD things with Zoloft, is there anything good?? I just cant bring myself to swallow the pill. i cry because i want my life back badly...I go out daily, and have panic attacks/anxiety attacks only to come home and have nausea, and headaches from letting myself suffer it out. I have a problem with red lights, and the sky ( wide open spaces). The distance between us and the sky has been bothering me. Someone help please.

[narla]

I had some of these problems at first but my doctor got me to start taking it at night and now I have no problems.

Denise

[shelly609]

I don't know how our symptoms compare but I have alot of trust issues, guilt and fear.  I have tried most of the SSRIs on the market and had never felt different until I tried Zoloft.  At the beginning the side effects were much worse but as I kept on plugging with it they eased up.  I get loose stools, some days I have to go to the bathroom 8 times in 45 minutes and I have been known to get nauseated and vomit but only on rare occasions now.  I feel the benefits outweight the downside of the drug.  I take 100 mg a day.  I could not function before taking it.  The noise in my head would never stop.  I also take Geodon which is an anti-psychotic but am not typical schizo, more BPD.  Good luck with it.  Maybe when we're dead and gone they'll come up with something better but for now we have to deal with the side effects.  

[dtsambasis]

I am not sure about this Zoloft. I started taking it on Sunday morning at 10:05am. Today is my 5th pill. I have had what seems like alot of side effects but i am not sure. The first night i had insomnia, and woke up in the bathroom ( d) not vomiting. Then i was nauseated, lost my appetite ( still dont have much of one) I drink lots of water, i mean alot. I have this gagging sensation that comes and goes but could be associated with acid reflux because i have seem to have that every time i eat. ( thought even before i took Zoloft i might have Acid reflux) my mouth is dry, my throat feels like there is a lump in it, and feels sensitive. That has been for about 2 days....but i really dont think that thats the zoloft itself, i do think its causing me heartburn. I burp alot and my stomache makes noises. In the mornings before i have to take my pill about an hour before i get real anxious.about 9:00am. My ears where feeling full for 2 days, and i called the pharmacy they said its not the zoloft. I dont know but i dont feel dizzy or wierd or anything just these problems. Will they go away soon??

[narla]

I have been on Zoloft for 5 years for depression,anxiety and panic disorder I take 200mg a day,I find it helps me lead a normal life as far as being able to do day to day activities.

Denise

[dtsambasis]

I almost stopped it today, only on my second day. Then i decided to hang in there. I woke up feeling badly. I didnt sleep last night, and i spent the morning in the bathroom. I have no appetite, anxiety is kinda odd now....but i have been smiling alot more. I just sometimes dont feel right....but i am going to keep taking it, to see how it does. No major symptoms that i cant handle. Yes i am doing that. I started it yesterday. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks

[teko]

Good for you for getting started. It will take a little bit of time to build in your system before you notice major improvements so keep that in mind. You might also keep a log of how it affects you, like it did today?  Keep these records to log any improvements, when, in what way and to monitor your anxiety on a daily basis. This will help the doctor determine if your dosage needs monitored, changed, or possibly even an additional med to take with it. It will also help you see in black and white where you are today as opposed to where you are in say 8 weeks. Keep us posted.