User Reviews for sertraline oral

I identify as gender-fluid and am a person of color. I have severe depression, anxiety, ptsd, DID, and ADHD. Sertraline has definitely been effective for me in balancing out my moods. I was taking the highest dose for about two years along with Buspirone. I stopped for awhile and went down hill, emotionally. I am now getting back onto a smaller dose of sertraline 50mg daily, which I know is a good start. The only negative is I’ve dealt with constipation a lot throughout my life, however, I did not have worrisome gastrointestinal issues or anal fissures until recently; which I feel was brought on due to my age and the medication. My daughter, however, also started on sertraline and now also has an anal fissure that won’t heal and stomach issues. She is 12 years old. I think that although sertraline does have positive effects, if you are of color, I would be careful as this medication can speed up gastrointestinal issues and or inflammation in the anus and stomach area. Thank you for reading.Read More Read Less

These meds have made me a better person overall, however i have gained a lot of weight and sometimes completely zone out for no real reason. They make me feel like im about to vomit every 5 minutes and i have had cases of diahorrea. Not pleasant.

I have been on 100mg for years, I've piled on loads of weight. I have no motivation to do anything. I struggle to sleep at night, I cant seem to switch off. I just feel like I have no emotional feelings.

Terrible experience with this medication. I was so sick instantly. A huge swing in depression, and severe muscle weakness. Would never try this again.

I am a 33y/o female. Was diagnosed w Multiple Sclerosis 3 years ago. I'm so depressed and anxious, I often daydream about suicide. I usually struggle to get a good sleep because of racing thoughts. This is the end of my first week on 25mg sertraline and so far so good. Haven't noticed much of a change throughout the day, when I take before bed it takes 30mins and I feel relaxed and sleepy which I LOVE. Look forward to taking my pill and going to sleep at night, I really hope this symptom doesn't go away because without sleep I feel like I am going insane and the depressive thoughts are heightened. I have noticed the burning in my throat after taking so I will be sure to drink more water tonight. Wish time would tick faster so I can swallow this pill tonight. I sleep right through the night until my alarm goes off which is life changing for me. Apart from the lovely feeling of sleepiness I have no other symptoms. I think I should have been on sertraline 3 years ago when I had the devastating diagnosis which resulted in me grieving for my health. I am hoping for nothing but the best as I deserve to be happy as much as anyone else.Read More Read Less

I have had depression since I was 15. I’m now 32. I’m going on almost a year of taking sertraline and it is without a doubt the best thing I have ever done in my life. I for so long thought I would grow out of depression and was almost ashamed to have to ask for medicine. But one of my best friends finally relaxed me enough to ask for help. I started with 25 mg and I’m now at 50 mg a day. I typically take it first thing in the morning. Don’t every feel ashamed to take medicine. I wouldn’t be alive without sertraline. I’m so grateful and thankful every day.Read More Read Less

Made me worse rather then better I just was constantly sick head wouldn't stop over thinking palpations

I perhaps haven't given this chance to work as I've only been on these for two weeks, and my doctor did say the first week could actually make my anxiety worse. So I was told to take half a 50mg tablet for the first week. Well dear God the first week I was so ill, I felt sick. I feel like I'm not on the planet and so tired. So I took it at night because of driving. Then i didn't sleep too well and got headaches. The second week I still felt sick and hadn't eaten much apart from dry crackers but then had diarrhea. I felt very shaky and had to lie down alot. I also feel very depressed. I did phone my doctor because the thought I keep taking these tablets and feeling so awful which was impacting on my daily life just wasn't an option. I was told it can take 2 weeks plus for your body to get use to it, but I'm so tired of feeling lousy, that I've gone back to half a tablet. I might change to a different brand and see how they work. I understand that this drug works wonders for some people but I think I was unlucky and i got every side effect that you can get with this drug. I'm hoping that I will feel better soon because this anxiety is disabling me to live my life .Read More Read Less

I’m alive today because I take sertraline simple.

I suffer from p.t.s.d. depression, o.c.d. anger and rage, self harm and disassociation. Every day was a fight, a struggle, internal pain, not fitting in anywhere, desperation. Been on fluoxetine for 25yrs, did nothing apart from easing symptoms of o.c.d. finally after much input from various therapies and specialists, I was lucky to find a mental health nurse that put me on sertraline, I'm on 150 a day, and it's a super drug. I can't believe the effects it's had on my life. Positively that is. Always been sceptical about antidepressants, but this truly has saved my life. I just wish I'd have been offered this 20 plus years ago.Read More Read Less

I have been taking sertraline on and off for over 10 years for anxiety and depression and it has worked great for me and I had no side effects except constipation. But I have issues with that anyway so I do not know for sure if sertraline is the cause. Please do not get discouraged if this drug is not working for you. Everyone's body reacts differently. There are lots of other medications to try. A healty diet will also help with depression and anxiety.

did not make anything better. it made things worse. it didnt help my ptsd but made my life more difficult by having to take this pill that burns its whole way down everyday

Seemed to have no side effects. Been taking Sertraline for many years and now trying to get off of it. We have been doing this for quite a few months. I originally was at 100mg and now I am at 25mg. Want to know what side effects should I be experiencing as I am coming off of sertraline.

Developed bruxism (grinding of the teeth). How common is it as a side effect of sertraline?

Iv always battled with anxiety and depression. Anxiety so bad I couldn’t think straight I couldn’t function I would talk super fast eat fast never sit down my brain was always running around and nothing could ever slow it down it would give me panic attacks my depression was always also so bad I would cry daily and hide it from anyone my childhood trauma wouldn’t let me just breath everyday waking up was sad for me because it would be another day of anxiety and depression I didn’t wanna live that way anymore thoughts of taking my life was what I thought could end the feeling or pure pain until I started this medication it changed my life I’m no longer sad my anxiety it completely under control I can sit down and watch a tv show I no longer have panic attacks from my anxiety I’m happy I wake up feeling positive I can finally enjoy my life I’m truly grateful for this medication. Read More Read Less

I HAVE HAD ANXIETY SINCE MY TEENS BUT HAVE ONLY SOUGHT HELP FROM MY DOCTOR IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS ( I’m 56 now )I WAS PRESCRIBED 50 mg AND THE SIDE EFFECTS WERE HORRENDOUS. I WAS SLEEPING A LOT DURING THE DAY, COULD NOT FUNCTION AND FELT SO SPACED OUT.I STUCK AT IT FOR 9 WEEKS BEFORE I COULD TAKE NO MORE. LOADS OF PEOPLE IN THE REVIEWS SAID IT TAKES A GOOD 4 WEEKS BEFORE IT KICKS IN. UNFORTUNATELY IT DID NOTHING FOR ME. A LOT OF MY FRIENDS SAY IT WORKS GREAT THEM . I HAVE SINCE SWITCHED TO CITALOPRAM AND FELT A HUGE POSITIVE DIFFERENCE WITHIN 2 WEEKS. IT FELT SO GENTLE. I WASNT SO EXHAUSTED AND HAD ENERGY AGAIN.PLUS MY ANXIETY HAS PRACTICALLY DISAPPEARED.Read More Read Less

I am a twenty-five year old female, and I've been on Zoloft 25mg for about six years. I had panic disorder and OCD, and my panic disorder was so bad I could not leave the house at all. Now, I almost never get panic attacks, work a high stress job without issue, and am able to be in public by myself. It was such a lifesaver for me. Honestly, the side effects are annoying in the beginning, but I think mine went away after about a month. I am very sensitive to medication, so I find if I don't take my Zoloft in the same 2ish hour window every day, I do get some pretty annoying side effects for a week (brain fog, depression, panic attacks) - but that's only if I don't remember to take it on time; and again I'm someone who is very sensitive to medication. My tips if you're new to this medication: always take it after eating a meal, always take it with a FULL glass of water/at least half a water bottle (it can burn your throat if you don't drink enough with it - never ever dry swallow or only take just a sip of water), try really hard to take it the exact same time every single day. I think it took about three months before I noticed major improvements with this med. I'm still amazed that I'm only on 25mg after six years! I was worried about dependency/having to increase dosage constantly, but I think once you find your dose of this med, you won't have to increase for a long time.Read More Read Less

Sertraline was my second attempt at antidepressants (1st was Effexor, very bad reaction from day 1). I can't believe how lucky I am that it works for me. Mood, sleep and anxiety levels improved greatly. I have GAD as well, so the first week or two anxiety was getting worse, but now I rarely get it anymore. Depression is harder to lift as it turns out I've had it for a couple of decades almost nonstop, but this is the first time in my life that I don't think I would be better off dead. This medication is the best thing that happened to me in my entire life. It doesn't make me feel euphoric or anything, I just don't feel bad for no reason all the time as I did before. Read More Read Less

I have struggled with anger and depression most of my life. I have tried different medications with various results. This medication (Sertraline) has been a life savor for me. I no longer get made at the drop of a hat and things don't bother me as much. Can I get mad? Sure, just like anyone but it is a very rair occasion. My wife and kids have seen a significant improvement with my mood. I feel "normal" now and like my life.

Been taking this for about 3 months now. It's helped a lot with my major depression and anxiety, but oh my God, do not ever order tablets over 100mg. What are 200mg tablets made with for these insane prices, dinosaur blood? Woolly mammoth bones? Absolutely unreal.