Reviewer: Sean, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was prescribed Zoloft at the age of 17 for depression. Within about 4-5 days of taking the drug, I began noticing severe side effects such as migraines, nausea, panic attacks, insomnia, and extreme worsening of depression. Zoloft took away my ability to function properly and lead me to attempt suicide which I had never done before. I won’t get into too much detail but our school’s police officer ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed Zoloft at the age of 17 for depression. Within about 4-5 days of taking the drug, I began noticing severe side effects such as migraines, nausea, panic attacks, insomnia, and extreme worsening of depression. Zoloft took away my ability to function properly and lead me to attempt suicide which I had never done before. I won’t get into too much detail but our school’s police officer physically saved my life. For those reasons, I stopped taking Zoloft and within days started to feel like myself again. If anyone under the age of 25 is considering taking this drug for depression, my advice is to first try other methods such as therapy, counseling or talking to someone you trust before pursuing prescribed medications.
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Reviewer: oldwhitelady, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with post-partum depression after my third child was born. I was 40 years old, wound up with a c-section and an incision that wouldn't heal, and I couldn't breastfeed - no milk supply. I began Zoloft and titrated up to 100 mg daily. It took about 4-6 weeks for the side effects to dissipate. Totally changed my life. Eleven years later I do experience some emotional "num ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with post-partum depression after my third child was born. I was 40 years old, wound up with a c-section and an incision that wouldn't heal, and I couldn't breastfeed - no milk supply. I began Zoloft and titrated up to 100 mg daily. It took about 4-6 weeks for the side effects to dissipate. Totally changed my life. Eleven years later I do experience some emotional "numbing", but I'll take that over the very low lows I experienced with PPD. Additionally, I think I have always been low-key depressed even in my 20s. It def runs in my family. I occasionally think about titrating down and eventually going off the meds, but I haven't been given a good enough reason. lol.
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Reviewer: Dog Rescuer, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was previously on a high dose of Efexor that I'd been taking for many years. I put on a lot of weight and my depression was getting worse. Since starting on Zoloft in October 2018, I really feel like a new person. I've lost 30 lbs by just eating right. I'm every glad I changed medications.

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I was previously on a high dose of Efexor that I'd been taking for many years. I put on a lot of weight and my depression was getting worse. Since starting on Zoloft in October 2018, I really feel like a new person. I've lost 30 lbs by just eating right. I'm every glad I changed medications.
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Reviewer: Jennifer, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have not had good experience constantly nauseous loss of appetite and can't sleep so I'll be finding something else

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I have not had good experience constantly nauseous loss of appetite and can't sleep so I'll be finding something else
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female (Patient)

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