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324184 tn?1308076203 t necessarily pay attention to the horror stories that you find online... b/c everyone is different, but I would like some feedback. I've seen the horror stories and I've also heard (from my nurse friend - directly from other nurses who take it themselves) that it is a wonder drug.
Avatar n tn It was suggested that i re post my zoloft horror story,not using all capitols,so here goes. I was on 25 m.g. of zoloft for fourteen years.I was experiencing a lot of stress when i started taking it in 1994.I believe it came on the market in 1992.It was and still is advertised as non additive. I lowered the dose to 12.5 m.g. on October 31,2007 and had no problem. I stopped taking the zoloft on feburary 4,2008 and four days later i started to feel a tightness in my chest.
Avatar n tn DID SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND FOUND ALL THESE HORROR STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE TRYING TO GET OFF OF ZOLOT.I WENT BACK ON 25 M.G. OF ZOLOFT AND WITHIN TWO HOURS I HAD SOME RELIEF IN THE BREATHING PROBLEM. IN ABOUT A MONTH ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS WENT AWAY,EXCEPT THE BREATHING GOT WORSE AND CONTINUES. I WAS ADVISED BY MY INTERNEST TO TRY AND TAKE 25 MG OF ZOLOFT TWICE A DAY. THAT DID NOT HELP. I WAS THEN PRESCRIBED 0.5 OF KLONOPIN TWICE A DAY. THAT HELPED SOME.
672514 tn?1265655141 zoloft with the combinationo of my xanax really helped me last time I had Panic attacks (actually saved my life) meaning gave me my life back, that was 8 yrs ago, now after having panic attacks for the last 3 months, I have decided to go back on zoloft, last week I made a mistake and took 50mg as my initial dose (and if any of u read my open journal) it scared me with the tremors and heart pounding, but then I remembered that last time I took zoloft the same thing happened, so this time I am sta
Avatar f tn t u just hate when ppl who are suppose to be ur friend fill ur mind with doubt and worry?? All week I have heard horror stories from the girls from work (who are nurses) girls we gotta remember that no pregnancy is the same and personally I feel listening to girls drag us down makes us feel waaay worse. I ended up booking a private scan cos I was so torn up by what ppl were telling me about my nausea symptoms stopping. If ur not sick ur whole pregnancy something is wrong?!?!? I was terrified.
Avatar f tn 5mg of Xanax. I don't feel the need to take more than that but I am sooooooo scared of becoming addicted. Even at this little amount will I have problems when I stop taking it? Will I react if I don't take one tomorrow? My doctor tells me it's perfectly safe at such a low dose but I have heard so many horror stories. Any advice?
Avatar f tn Sixty had taken over my life I feel worthless i'm not happy anymore someone please help. I was taking st John wort for about a month or so only one pill a day.I stopped about 5 days ago. Is it ok for me to start my Zoloft 50Mg tomorrow and if so should I take it in the morning or night. I have had horror stories about Zoloft and I've heard wonderful stories my anxiety makes me terrified to take the meds but suffering is not an option anymore.
Avatar f tn There are so many horror stories out there. Has anyone ever stopped taking paxil successfully?
Avatar f tn Have you talked to your doctor about a longer lasting one that is prescribed for long term use? (i.e. Klonopin?) Remember, many times we will read many horror stories about these medications...the same is true with Zoloft, BUT for every horror story out there, there are thousands of good stories where will people do so much better because of them.
4981427 tn?1371670469 Thank you ! I woke up this morning very panicky as well ... How long do u think I should give it? I'm so scared nothing will work! And there's so many horror stories about Paxil but I guess people don't really post about the good ones .. Also, I've been a lot more tired.. Will the side effects most likely subside as my body adjusts?
Avatar f tn I just know when people start getting very discouraged or scared, based on reading the horror stories, it helps to explain that there are also a lot of success stories, and as with any new med, it's just kind of a crap shoot as to how that person will do on the med. I don't like to see ANYONE putting too much stock in either kind of story, and that's why I always encourage people to allow themselves to have their own experience.
Avatar f tn t want to hear horror stories about your medication. Because somebody, somewhere, at sometime will have something negative to say about whatever you're taking. Me? I've been on Zoloft for almost 3 years now and aside from a few days of dry mouth when I first began taking it, I've had absolutely no problems and I feel great. I feel like my old self on this stuff. I began at 25mg, was upped to 50mg then 100mg and I now maintain at 150mg. Am I addicted?
Avatar n tn Good that you are feeling the benefits of meds. So many on here are scarred stiff by 'horror stories'. Few seem disposed to give credit to the drugs. Well done.
Avatar m tn Thank you...
1354136 tn?1331875317 I had just read all these weight gain horror stories about zoloft and now that I have taken it I notice I get a hunger feeling more often. However I still keep my meals in check. I was just thinking if this makes you feel hungry more often maybe people are more prone to eat more and that could be a cause if the weight gain. Just an observation. I didn't think just taking a med would increase your weight wouldn't it be what you put on your mouth?
581954 tn?1223391496 I have used this in the past and it is a type of medication grouped into SSRIs (Zoloft (Sertraline), Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, etc. These affect people in different ways, so it is sometimes hard to say how each individual will react. I am a big proponent for these types of medications COMBINED with talk therapy. In my opinion, there is no 'magic pill' that will 'cure' you of anxiety or depression.
Avatar m tn Unfortunately on the forums all we hear are the horror stories, but the success stories far out weigh the bad. People doing well on medication(s) have no reason to talk about it for the reasons theresa stated. What matters is YOUR experience on medication, as we all respond differently to them. It's often trial and error as to what will work best for us but once we find the right one, it's well worth it! It's working great for you, and we're very happy that it is!
1198812 tn?1350625566 I have read some horror stories about guys unable to get a pump and loosing all muscle mass. I just dont want this drug to affect me physically in a bad way. I do have a underlying social anxiety issue and I know this drug can be beneficial to helping me over come this problem. So If anybody has any tips or words of motivation it would be greatly appreciated to ease my worries.
Avatar n tn I was having a discussion on my Facebook about birth and all that and asked that anyone who commented refrained from telling horror stories.. I wanted to know about people's POSITIVE csection experience because I have a scheduled csection in June.. I know it's not all rainbows and sunshine but I don't want to psych myself out..
Avatar f tn I am a 23 year old mother of 3 and have been suffering from anxiety for a year now. I often feel like i'm dying or an going to die young and its a constant thought. I have had thoughts of killing myself because i'm just not happy but I never act on it., today my doctor prescribed me 50Mg of Zoloft and I have read some horror stories and i'm terrified to take it.
Avatar f tn My first question would be, is it just the one phobia? Do you suffer other phobias or any generalized anxiety? I ask because, for one phobia, usually a person would be sent to therapy, most likely cognitive behavioral therapy, rather than start with a medication. Generally, medication is used when the problem so interferes with your life you just can't live it anymore. Almost everyone has a phobia, but medication isn't recommended for everyone. So that's the first question.
Avatar f tn I stopped having such strong episodes, started going outside more, and decided to simply not give two hoots if people thought I was crazy. I share my horror stories, insane thoughts, insecurities and even my infertility pain with pretty much every one. I have been SO much better when I stopped trying to hide my pain. I haven't had a single suicide attempt or plan since. I haven't brokwn down for two years when someone tries to "scare" me for fun.
Avatar f tn Please no lectures against meds and no horror stories. I have agonized over this already more than you can imagine. My choices are limited and I am at an all time low.
Avatar f tn I got sent to a special school all thru high shool they had me on 30mg adderall 100 mg zoloft every morning total 4 years huge interaction Now it is like 9 years later & I've started taking meds again adderall in the morning 4 my adhd & xanax 4 my anxiety & agoraphobia the drs started me on xanax like 3 years ago & I was on a low dosage until a few months ago when my drs changed I went from having anxiety free full nights sleep with 1mg of xanex but then the dr upped it to 2
Avatar m tn I really REALLY want to get off the Klonopin but I am scaered that I am going to go through nasty withdrawls, increase in anxiety, seizures etc. I have read HORROR STORIES. I need to be off this drug. I am in therapy now and am going tomorrow. He says to take it that I should not be addicted and it will help, but I feel as I am physically dependant and am scared not to take it.
Avatar f tn I know everybody is different but I have heard and read pretty much the same horror stories from everybody about Effexor....A couple of people I know suggested I give Zoloft a try and I would be very interested to hear about people's experience with it.
268911 tn?1213744781 I was first VERY against any forms of medications because of the horror stories that I read online. I reluctantly decided to start an SSRI and it was probably the best decision of my life. I look at it this way; remember, for every horror story you will read about, there are thousands of good stories that you will never really read about...we tend to gravitate toward the bad when we are worried.
1550654 tn?1294747554 well...here's the deal. for some, paxil works wonderfully for some...however, it does tend to be one of the harder SSRI's to w/d from should that time ever come. i have heard many horror stories of w/d'ing from paxil. however, most of these have been in the anxiety community where its members are prone to extreme anxiety in the first place. in addition, it's hard to know exactly what percentage of people d/c this drug with no problems at all.
Avatar f tn Don't let the horror stories scare you....everyone reacts differently to meds. I've had great, successful stories with several meds....Zoloft, Prozac and Lexapro (at diffferent times). There are some pretty common initial side effects, but there are a lot of success stories! Listen to your doctor and allow yourself to have your own experience!