I have had success with this drug! BUT I was wondering if anyone had weight gain while on it. I know I have and I am looking for something else that does not give me weight gain. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I've been taking Zoloft for over 10 years at 100mg. It has really helped me with depression which runs in my family. Here are some things to know: - Everyone reacts differently. Just because someone had a negative experience on this board does not mean you will. I did not experience nausea, anxiety, sleeplessness or lethargy. Others have. - Start out slowly. Your doc should put you on a lower dosage and slowly increase it over time. This helps your body get used to it with less side effects. - Be patient...it takes 2-3 weeks to kick in. So you might not feel any benefit until much later on. - It doesn't change who you are. That was my fear. I didn't want a happy pill. It did lift my depression so I saw things more clearly. I am still the same person. However, if you had life problems before this pill won't make them go away. It will help you to deal with them for effectively by making you functional. Published: April 10, 2009 ::

I suffered since my teens with a panic disorder, but didn't know that what I had was real or treatable. As a teen, I would tell my doctor that my heart would race, and was told to lay off the caffeine. I was told that I was too sensitive, emotional, etc. by my parents. I lived as best I could, becoming an over-achiever in the process. This just added to my stress and numbness. Finally, in my 30's, I told my doctor that I was going crazy and needed help. I couldn't drive, was emotionally numb, and had no joy. My doctor told me that I wasn't crazy. He recommended therapy, and I went. The therapist recommended medication. My doctor prescribed 100mg Zoloft. I have a life now that I have never had. I didn't know that you weren't supposed to be afraid or sad all the time, hiding the pain behind a mask. I have been taking the generic Zoloft for about 3 years now, and it has changed my life totally. My only regret is that I didn't ask for help sooner. Published: June 11, 2008 ::

I experienced loose bowel movements everytime I ate something! The plus side of that was that I actually lost weight while taking Zoloft. Also, I didn't have any less interest in sex, but I did have a harder time reaching orgasm. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I am now able to enjoy life. Never realized how anxious I was until the physical manifestations started and my health care provider started me on Zoloft. Published: September 21, 2007 ::

well i must have had depression for years but didnt really know what was wrong i have everything in life that any person could want wonderful husband son daughter family home,i just couldnt understand why i felt so sad all the time i felt i was under a cloud all the time for years and then i started having anxiety to the point i couldnt even drive my own car i worried about everything i just wasnt happy i actually went to my doctor crying and told him i dont know whats wrong with me and he put me on zoloft he told me to take it every day and you will feel better with a few weeks and gave me xanax until the zoloft kicked in well he was right with in a few weeks i felt like a new me its like a light light came on and i can see so clearly now i dont ever want to stop taking it.it has been a little over a year since i have been taking it and i am happy as ever just wish i would have been on it years ago it really has worked for me. Published: May 27, 2008 ::

When I took brand name Zoloft, it worked wonders. After it changed to generic I noticed a change. Felt panicky inside. (like restless legs only restless feeling in whole body) Stopped taking two weeks ago and that feeling lessened; only I cry easily now over everything. Generic is missing something vital i think. Published: March 17, 2008 ::

After reading previous reviews, I certainly can see we all have different metabolisms--thats why it's important to have a trustworthy and competent dr. overseeing ones treatment. A chemical imbalance is ultimately responsible for a lot of our symptoms. Apprehension about seeking help is our 1st hurdle. We shouldn't let a bad experience with any (1) drug or type of drug deter us from finding relief. I myself, need to change my medication usually annually. (apparently I build up a tolerance). As I sense it happening, I freely and openly discuss with my personal physician and we either have tried a different med. or upped dosage at times. Over the last 8yrs. we have found that going back and forth between Paxil and Zoloft works best for my metabolism. Prozac and Climadyn weren't well tolerated (got worse). So, in conclusion, I like to say don't give up--you don't have to live life being depressed, anxious etc.. but it may take a few tries to find what chemical may be active, inactive, overactive in your system. KISS - KEEP IT(life) SIMPLE SWEETY! p.s. someday our dna will enable us to quickly and absolutely know what our bodies are in need of, in excess of, etc.. until then its trial and error, and my dr. I've chosen to trust. My own knowledge isn't always enough. Again seek help if you are having depression, anxiety or other problems -- the answer could be 1 appt. away. Published: October 26, 2007 ::