Zoloft Side Effects | My Experience

[@yourbrokenoven]

I noticed a difference the first few days on Zoloft. Gradually increasing the dose, and I've felt a little better each time. Makes me wonder exactly how "good" I should feel. Should I increase again? Dunno. After taking it a few months, I'm finally able to get more done around the house, and a hard day at the hospital isn't as stressful, and any time a stressful situation with my daughter comes up, the feeling of doom only lasts 30 minutes or so (which is a tremendous change, because it used to linger for days or even a week before I'd stop feeling on-edge).

[@_SarahElizabeth]

I understand that feeling of doom -- I'm glad it's gotten better! Thanks too for sharing your experience with this medication. I think the more open people are about their experiences, the more likely others are to get help if they need it. Thanks again! ☺️

[@thetruth2001]

Do you experience any sexual side effects ? I'm on 25Mg too scared to take it due to side effects.

[@yourbrokenoven]

@Somnath Routray decreased libido supposedly. I haven't noticed a difference, personally, but that is a common side effect of most SSRIs. There are risks with anything, but also benefits. If the risks of NOT taking the medication are greater, then your answer is clear.

[@thetruth2001]

@@yourbrokenoven Thanks mate for advice!! Btw right now which dose you are on ? Also If You Have stopped it did your past side effects fade away ?

[@yourbrokenoven]

@@thetruth2001 To be honest, I keep completely forgetting to take the medication. I've been on and off and on and off. Still on the 100mg daily officially, but I haven't taken it in weeks. So I guess the biggest side effect for me has proven to be forgetfulness.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Hope you guys find this helpful! Side note... I just noticed my little "subscribe" graphic isn't working in this video... drat. Subscribe if you want to see more videos like this! =D

[@avarcine]

Honestly you're making me feel so much better today. I quit taking my Zoloft 3 months ago due to insurance issues. Started back this week and I've been so tired and nauseous, I'm hoping it will wear off in a few days once my body adjusts. And goodness the migraine I had today was one to rival all of my migraines I've ever had.

[@blakejohnson8639]

Please research Robert Whitaker before taking any antidepressant medication. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in his work on the subject. Antidepressants can work up to three or four years and then you’re worse off than you were and dependent on medication and now with side effects. His evidence based medicine research is world renowned and published. He has two books. ‘Anatomy of an epidemic’, and ‘mad in America’. Please read and be informed before doing this to your brain and body.

[@BJJ_Richie]

mine have seemed to subside almost a month in thank god I can eat again! so thankful !

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Oh wow! Man I love eating -- I hated being nauseous, but I'm with you. So grateful that's over with. YAY FOOD! =D Hehehe

[@mayaford6122]

My side effects were being very fatigued, heart palpitations, headaches, and from time to time diarrhea. Though the 50mg Zoloft helped tremendously, my doctor didn't like the side effects so she switched me to 10mg Escitalopráms. Only side effects from these are headaches from time to time and fatigue.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Heart palpitations can be scary -- thank you for sharing and I'm glad your doctor has switched you to something else. I hope that works better for you. Thanks again!

[@yourbrokenoven]

Zoloft made my palpitations go away. Strange. I had gone to a cardiologist, wore a Holter monitor for 30 days, and even had a stress test. All negative. I rarely feel palpitations now.

[@pusing010492]

i dont heart palpitation but headache and fatigue

[@stormchaser419]

Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, jitters, fatigue and sexual dysfunction including reduced arousal and inability to orgasm. Higher doses can obliterate sex drive completely. Increased anxiety initially also.

[@thetruth2001]

Do you experience any sexual side effects ? I'm on 25Mg too scared to take it due to side effects.

[@stormchaser419]

@@thetruth2001 I only notice the sexual ones past 50mg. You can get these even when at lower doses. Starting these drugs can be tough and I think sometimes doctors start at too high of a dose and ramp up too quickly. I am not a doctor though but case reports of people responding to low doses are there. The drugs can be highly effective but the side effects can be tough also. Some do not go away.

[@thetruth2001]

@@stormchaser419 Thanks mate for the advice !! Btw right now which dose you are on ? Did you notice any side effects? Talking about mine I feel very very sleepy and sometimes difficult to concentrate but not much. For Weight Gain Issue I have been walking 10k steps everyday to maintain my health.

[@BJJ_Richie]

Every human alive should at least have a therapist once in their lives , were all imperfect people in an imperfect world affecting by things we don't even realize .............. 7 PM every Wednesday is my session and I love it !

[@thumperthumper5322]

I was on 60 mg of Prozac for about three years it was ok . zero side effects but just seamed lacking. Now I'm going to Zoloft 50 mg soon and hope it works better than the Prozac did . PTSD is really hard to deal with especially without a support system. Thanks for the video. And keep doing them they help others more than you know.

[@sarahwilliams8630]

Same here. Prozac did "something" but not like zoloft did. I'm going back on zoloft again next week, since not being on any med for my mental health since May. A little nervous but I know it's something I'm doing for the better.

[@aikot.8816]

I've been on Zoloft for one week and I've lost 7 lb and lost my appetite

[@liloolo]

I'm jealous, I took my first dose today (50mg), and am just hungrier than usual!

[@aikot.8816]

Update I quit Zoloft cold turkey. It worked until I started projectile vomiting for a month and a half straight and lost 10 to 15 lb and became underweight. I couldn't hold myself up and passed out every time I tried to walk. I am doing extremely better not taking any medications although my anxiety is back. Zoloft never helped my depression but for the short while it helped my anxiety

[@aikot.8816]

Also I started at 25 mg and got moved up to 50, 2 months into treatment

[@thetruth2001]

Do you experience any sexual side effects ? I'm on 25Mg too scared to take it due to side effects.

[@aikot.8816]

@@thetruth2001 it actually increased it, I lost my virginity on it. Zoloft made me projectile vomit for a month straight and I switched to Prozac 15 mg and I've been on that for 3 months at first it eliminate all sex drive, but I feel like I'm starting to get it back and my anxiety feels a lot better although I do still have my depression on blast Also being on Prozac I now weigh 112 and I weighed 140 starting

[@daniellesommer3976]

I literally have allllll the side effects. Can’t wait to feel the benefits :)

[@breannalavalais1999]

What side effects did you have?

[@zarasoleil8633]

How are you feeling now?

[@sbahar1010]

I’ve been Zoloft 100mg for almost 10 months and not only I gained weight but it’s making me tired, dizzy and lethargic all day long. And definitely loss of sexual interest. I told my doctor that I want to taper it down and stop it, but he said if u stop it you’ll have more side effects and your depression will come right back 😫 I don’t know what to do now. Any advice?

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Did he suggest any other antidepressant medication? Or maybe a lower dose? I feel like he should give you more options, but this is just a thought from someone who is not a mental health professional, however, it wouldn't hurt to ask. Hope this helps and wishing you nothing but the best!

[@kirakeynow]

weight gain: watch your food. Limit your carbs!!! Your metabolism is slowed down on this medication so if you eat carbs you will gain weight faster. Just reduce your carbs.

[@chelsiehodge103]

Yeah get a new doctor for sure!

[@amandaa6303]

I didn't know you can go as high as 200 mg good to know. I definitely want to ask my dr. about this.

[@TheCAPTAINDESTROYER]

I think you’re quite lucky with your experiences compared to me. I put on 60 kgs which is 132 pounds, lost all libido completely, sweat profusely and it makes me stink also even after I shower, and I still feel depressed and anxious and have ocd. I take 150mg sertaline now which is the highest I’ve ever taken. It’s awful. Feel always slow, tired, no energy, like a big fat blob

[@bread2096]

you should ask your doctor about prozac, it’s like zoloft except it makes you more energized

[@Bingolash]

Try doing 10 push ups daily and walking for at least 1 hour while slowly eliminating zooloft

[@kell7689]

I've been on for 1 week and have complete SD. PSSD is a giant concerned now. Probably going to stop taking them and reconvene with the doctor...

[@thetruth2001]

What was your dosage ?

[@Lebanese_housos1983]

Did anyone have jaw clenching when I was at work I would not stop clenching my jaw once I was in bed it stops so weird and the headache from clenching my jaw so hard to control it this might be a deal breaker on stopping my antidepressant and social anxiety has become better but I’m alway wondering whether ppl are deceiving me being out there feel good but I also still feel vulnerable to idiots manipulators you try and be yourself and ppl treat you like an easy target at times I don’t care but it hard I can’t trust ppl I really do hate everyone I need help and this shit isn’t working

[@takeyhatakeyha6179]

Did this ever stop, I'm experiencing this badly

[@moniquemaphis544]

I'm already experiencing most of the things that they say are side effects taking nothing so I might as well try it. I have no appetite, no sex drive, can't sleep,and no energy so only up from here I hope.

[@iloveahsharah]

Same… My doc literally just prescribed me this like an hour ago and I’m just looking at the prescription, like I might as well

[@thetruth2001]

Do you experience any sexual side effects ? I'm on 25Mg too scared to take it due to side effects.

[@shibdaskoley499]

Is this medicine side-effect memory loss?

[@sarahj2607]

I’ve just been prescribed 50 mg of sertraline (Zoloft) and I’ve been staring at the bottle for 2 months. I have been dx with PMDD with my main symptom being anxiety. I am feeling fear about the side effects . I have stomach issues already ( not sure if it’s a part of my anxiety or what) but what I worry about is more stomach issues. Also, I’m confused as to what time of day to take this. I have a friend who takes it and she takes it in the morning because it gives her energy but my doc prescribed for evening because he said it could make me drowsy. I’m confused and not sure what to do. Finally, I do enjoy a glass of wine or some drinks every so often so is this going to interact badly with times I go out for a drink? Appreciate some insight here please!

[@Delicaaa290]

I take mine in the morning but I think you should take it like mid morning since your doctor said in the evening, if you feel like you should take it a bit later or earlier you should do that slowly

[@eetfuk128]

i start zoloft tmr i belive, it’s for my anxiety, but he told me to take it after supper, will that give me any side effects then?

[@emallard634]

Hello. Do you take your doses in the morning or night?

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Hey ☺️ I take them in the morning. Thanks for watching!

[@roymicheal4418]

Oh man I have a mental disorder and I really don’t get side effects but it’s been years since they change by dosage. Helpful information as always sarah love you ❤️.

[@_SarahElizabeth]

That’s good your side effects went away. Thank you so much!!

[@desiraecain2047]

Do you think it helps to take the medication in the morning rather than night time? I am having the same problem as another subscriber where it makes me tired and depressed all day but my anxiety is gone completely. I take mine at night time

[@BVel96]

I just started taking this yesterday I’m only at 25 mg and so far I’m having this same experience . I’m feeling some dizziness here and there and fatigued I’m almost wanting to not even give this thing a try at all

[@davidstair9657]

My insomnia is terrible with Zoloft (150 mg). Do you struggle with it, and if you do, what do you take for it?

[@emeraldyearwood7488]

I had to start taking mine in the morning instead of at night. The insomnia was bad 😆

[@alynng08]

I'm currently on 200mg, I get headaches. That and low sex drive.

[@seanmacmillan5562]

Happened to me too

[@ipsitaroy3869]

Zoloft can cause weight gain or loss?

[@AlbertaGengar]

Great video thank you

[@Docta-sx9pk]

I just started with this medication how long did it take before you notice a difference

[@girltalkswithmuva1844]

Hi any update?

[@TirTalAmn]

i’ve been on zoloft for about 3 months and i feel a lot of fatigue terrible migraines sweating increased nervousness and anxiety this is my 3rd ssri i’ve been prescribed idk if i should keep going or not is this normal ? it’s at a point where i’m scared to take it

[@aras_teddy]

I'm no professional but I really think you need to tell people if you haven't it isn't working out and you might need a lower dose or even a different prescription entirely

[@bananarhianna]

what dosage how many mgs?

[@MargretMueller-hj4eg]

Is sertraline same as Zoloft? 3:22

[@bzboi]

i had a bad experience on fluoxitene in the winter. I agreed to try sertraline and im on the second week 50mg and i am having the same type of feeling from the fluoxitene but not as bad. i havent been able to sleep properly and i been sweating a lot in my sleep. I also get these sensations around my waist and below to my knees liek i dont want to stay in bed. did u get these symptoms? been up for 24hours kind of i tried to slepe but i kept waking back up and im not at all tired .

[@bzboi]

i noticed been hyperventilating more

[@JohnR72]

Thanks Sarah I feel fatigued

[@columbothecat7225]

Everyone talks about the stigma. The only people that gave me shit about my depression was family. Friends were all positive

[@readjon]

Watched most of your videos, I’m hoping 150 works as 5 months on 100 has done nothing

[@davidp.907]

Mother of God you appear here extremely beautiful

[@mohammadkhadra2604]

Zoloft was the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in the USA in 2018 with over 38 million prescriptions.

[@idrissyed]

Why are you commenting this on every zoloft video?

[@simonature5525]

Go away and do your kaka

[@tonyachapman9255]

Thank you

[@_SarahElizabeth]

😉☺️ thanks for watching!

[@shaun4443]

Ant tinnitus? buzzing in your brain?

[@hedgiegal3340]

Zoloft was horrible for me, it caused severe anxiety. People, be careful of SSRIs

[@Србомбоница86]

That's a very high dosage I KNEW it you would be on it, after seeing you are on 150 mg ,what if this dose stops working ,why are you in USA using such high dosage ,in my country this dosage is literally for rape victims or war veterans , basically severe trauma or like literal suicide attempts

[@cayondaspires2593]

@Leroy Southgate I kno I don’t like that comment she’s opening up to help others

[@OldSal-d8h]

You’re a Hot Mess. Peace