NewYork98
- Date posted
- 6y ago
ObsessedObsessed
- Date posted
- 6y 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.
brandfleishbrandfleish
- Date posted
- 6y ago
I use it now, and I love it! I also use medical marijuana which helps a lot too.
Shana0007Shana0007
- Date posted
- 6y ago
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.
YoxYox
- Date posted
- 6y ago
LOVE my Zoloft!
jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 6y ago
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.
jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 6y ago
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.
SkudlarekSkudlarek
- Date posted
- 6y ago
^^^^@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!
Christina7311Christina7311
- Date posted
- 6y ago
I'm starting tomorrow
R LR L
- Date posted
- 6y ago
Am about to start it and am curious as well
Shana0007Shana0007
- Date posted
- 6y ago
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.
SkudlarekSkudlarek
- Date posted
- 6y ago
Good luck^^ ?
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