Any opinions about Zoloft or Sertraline?

Posted by mazel47 @mazel47, Sep 8, 2024

My husband passed away almost a year ago. I do feel a little depressed sometimes. My pcp has prescribed 50 mg sertraline. I have not taken it yet as I do not want to depend on medication. My doctor said I can take half of the pill. Does anyone have any side effects with Setraline

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jcody90 | @jcody90 | Mar 26 11:42am

In reply to @shmerdloff "I thought Sertraline is Zoloft?" + (show)

Ope. You're right. Sertraline= Zoloft, Fluoxetine= Prozac. Prozac seems to work better for me.

beck0584 | @beck0584 | Mar 27 10:13am

In reply to @shmerdloff "I thought Sertraline is Zoloft?" + (show)

I believe it’s the generic brand of Zoloft

vonetta0408 | @vonetta0408 | Apr 8 7:30pm

I take it daily. I've had no side effects. My doctor put me on it bc he was on it and thought it would help with my anxiety. It has worked well for me.

daveshaw | @daveshaw | Apr 9 9:57am

I have tried many antidepressants and always come back to Zoloft/Sertraline. It is well tolerated by the majority of people and when combined with Wellbutrin can be extremely effective.
I am sorry for your loss and I hope you take your Doctors advice. I used to take 100mg of Zoloft for many years and cut my dosage to 50 mg. I think that is the smallest dosage it comes in.
The stigma of depression and anxiety has finally been lifted. Many athletes and everyday people have been coming forth with their stories.
Good luck to you.

shmerdloff | @shmerdloff | Apr 9 10:37am

In reply to @daveshaw "I have tried many antidepressants and always come back to Zoloft/Sertraline. It is well tolerated by..." + (show)

Smallest is 25. On it 6 months. Started working 100mg day 2.
Maybe placebo effect. Maybe other variables (family crisis got resolved. No side effects. Mama don't take my sertraline away.😉

beck0584 | @beck0584 | Apr 9 11:07am

Sertraline really helped me deal with my depression. Don’t suffer. You can try it and if it doesn’t work or you feel you don’t need it anymore your Dr can take you off of it.

sadieplotecher | @sadieplotecher | Apr 10 12:18pm

I recommend it. I have been on zoloft for almost 20 years (started in my 20s). I was on 50mg until I needed an increase to 75mg a year and a half ago due to extra anxiety due to a life situation. It has been a major help.

johneckenrode11 | @johneckenrode11 | Apr 11 8:25am

The only thing Zoloft ever did for me was add 5 pounds of extra water weight. But everyone's different. The fact that it didn't help me doesn't mean that it won't help you. That's a triple negative, so to simplify, it didn't help me but it may help you!

wesweiss | @wesweiss | Apr 12 7:43pm

I had high expectations after hearing all the hype around Zoloft. However, it did absolutely nothing for me, and my depression got worse. It may work for you though. Everyone is different.