Hi everyone, hoping to get some advice. I am looking to change my Zoloft for new medicine. It has been my medicine for 18 years and I am currently taking a 250mg dose! I just found out that the side effects are what have caused issues (such as sweating and dry mouth) for years! I am so scared. I’m terrified to change and have a medicine not work. I’m scared it will not work or make me basically “lose it.” Having a disorder such as ours is debilitating and mine is very managed, but I’m so scared to go back to when I was a child and got diagnosed, it was a very dark time for me. Anyone else go through similar situation? How has the transition been? Did you feel secure/safe throughout?

Username: Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 3y ago

Is it working well for you now?

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 3y ago

Hi! Yes it’s fine, but I only take the brand name and my insurance has been a nightmare to deal with, insisting I take the generic. I’m supposed to pay $2500 for three months supply although my doctor has said I can only take brand. Seems ridiculous I know… I can’t help but think the doctor isn’t actually going through the claim process. I’ve contacted other psychiatrists here in NYC and they don’t get back to me :( In addition, now that I know the Zoloft causes excessive sweating, I’m relieved there’s a solution for that (get off the Zoloft) I don’t want to be on such a high dose forever either….my old doctor said it can start to lose effective and hence the dosage I’m on now. I’ve been on this for almost 20 years. For all I know, the Zoloft has caused other side effects I thought were normal as well?

Username: Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 3y ago

@Anonymous Could you call insurance to see why it’s so expensive? That’s ridiculous. I just ask because if something works really well for your OCD I personally would choose to deal with the side effects but it’s deff your call.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 3y ago

I know :) I totally understand your side haha I just love the idea of not sweating constantly (exaggeration) but I dont* do a lot of stuff because of sweat! I also think it causes breakouts which isn’t fun. I called the insurance so many times. I understand they’re doing their jobs but I feel like I’m talking to a robot as they have the same response for everything, ex: “ah yes, I’m sorry for the inconvenience” “let me ask my supervisor” “mmmhm mhm mhmmm”. This is my life we’re talking about, I want to talk to a human being that understand where I’m coming from. This is express scripts btw, I don’t know if anyone has suggestions dealing with them…it’s been awful. I changed my job and this is the only option I have. I am SO not impressed with them.

Username: Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 3y ago

Ugh that sucks. I tend to be extremely pushy on the phone until I get answers because I must advocate for myself. However I get what you’re saying and there are deffinitely other medication options. Maybe a different psychiatrist too? Not sure why you Can only do brand name.

Username: mallovescatsmallovescats

Date posted: 3y ago

I have been on Zoloft for like 10 years now! I also am probably going to switch soon. I started it so young and think it’s for the best That I give something else a go since I still struggle a lot. My doctors recommended for me personally Prozac. I too am scared of weaning off my meds and starting a new one in fear of going to darker place as well but if the outcome is a better place than it will be worth it.

Username: Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 3y ago

Actually when I stopped Prozac and started Zoloft they didn’t have me wean- they just had me switch right over since they are ssris

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 3y ago

@mallovecats SAME. The fear :( @maybe, I am the one that insists on not taking Generic because of the fear it might not work. It’s absolutely me. I am so scared that the fear is enough for me to jump through hoops, get stressed etc to get the brand. Writing it out now, seems pretty non sensical haha

Username: Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 3y ago

Lol yea may as well give it a try. I really don’t think generic will be different than brand.

Username: BigGyro09

Date posted: 25w ago

This post is for anyone that takes Prozac

I'm planning to take Prozac medication for my OCD. How is it for all of you? What side effects did you get? What's the worst that could happen when taking it? I was told diarrhea, suicidal thoughts, and upset stomachs were the worst that could happen. I'm a little scared of the side effects but I still want to take them soon.

Username: Gina M

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w ago

Relapse

Hi all, I’ve never posted on here before. I got diagnosed with OCD about a year ago. My therapist is incredible and I did start taking some SRI’s which also made my symptoms really go down. However the last week it’s like I’m back to my old symptoms of insane anxiety and not being able to sleep. I want to see if anyone has also experienced this and basically want to know if it gets better again. I’m terrified of having to change my dose for my SRI’s it doesn’t sit right with me. Thanks ❣️

Username: luciruci

Date posted: 21w ago

Newbie

Hello everyone I was recently diagnosed with OCD. I’ve spent the last ten years battle extreme anxiety and obsessive thoughts. I recently started taking Prozac. For once in my life my mind feels calm. However, they just upped my dose and my anxiety is bad and I’m having trouble sleeping this is week 2 on the medication. Anyone else experienced this?

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