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- NewYork98
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I have used different anti depressants and Zoloft is one I have found to be best. I have used it for a number of years and apparently it's a medication you can use long term without adverse effects.
I use it now, and I love it! I also use medical marijuana which helps a lot too.
Yes it’s been working good for me takes the edge off for sure I’m about to up my dosage to 100 mg soon take 50 now.
LOVE my Zoloft!
I have taken 200 mgs a day for at least three or four years. I notice if I miss a day, I'm pretty sure I'd have my OCD way less "under control" than I do now. Just be careful to always take SSRIs, trying to not miss doses. Also, be mindful of the issues with serotonin sickness (upping/downing doses improperly, stopping completely without seeking weening yourself off, etc.) Hopefully this is all explained by your doctor.
And I'm not on Zoloft; but, the generic version, Sertraline. If you are going to take an SSRI, CBT is a great thing to also consider in conjunction.
^^^^@jl455289 great advice; I couldn’t have said it better myself. Be aware of the symptoms of serotonin syndrome, make sure you inform your provider of any side effects that bother you, etc. Also, it is best to not take ibuprofen, alcohol, and, surprisingly, grapefruit whilst on it because they have been shown to decrease its effectiveness. I’ve been on 150 mg for a year and it has really helped control my OCD symptoms :) I hope it works well if you end up taking it!
I'm starting tomorrow
Am about to start it and am curious as well
Huh Idk I don’t think it does but I always love sleeping so much lol I don’t think it’s supposed to tho.
Good luck^^ ?
Looking for some feedback on experiences people have had using Paxil for OCD? Did u experience many side effects at the beginning? If so, for how long? I’ve heard it’s one of the worst SSRI’s for weight gain has anyone else experienced this?
Does anyone have any good experiences with SSRIs for OCD?
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