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121 patient evaluations for Sertraline

Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Jun 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 10, 2008   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Loss of sex drive (libido), Emotional withdrawal
Date
Dec 10, 2008
Advice & Tips
Take them while you need them. Do not go off cold turkey. They are my happy pills. Have taken them before and realize when I need to go on them.
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Feb 17, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 03, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 03, 2010
Advice & Tips
while zoloft definitely helps my speech to be more clear, there is a side effect which men would not like. it seems to inhibit the ability to have an orgasm. i have spoken to my dr about this.
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  • lynzee
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 21y
    • Duration: 6 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    0 seizures
    120 weeks ago
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  • by lynzee
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Purposes: Panic Disorder/ aggravated by epilepsy, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) (Started Jan 23, 2010)
Date Dosage Panic Disorder/ aggravated by epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Generalized Anxiety Disorder Perceived effectiveness PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 08, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Insomnia, Insomnia
Date
Oct 08, 2010
Advice & Tips
I started Zoloft originally in January 23, 2007, however since it worked so well, I went off of it in March 2009. This was the biggest mistake of my life. My anxiety went from being almost gone to worse than i was actually diagnosed. As a result I ended up in the hospital's psych ward, and eventually a year later a doctor finally prescribed me zoloft again, and i began taking it again. I've had no complaints since besides minor insomnia.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Jan 26, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 17, 2010 100 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 17, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was on wellbutrn xl 300mg and seroquel 200mg for maybe 2 years, seemed to work ok. I would still have my down times and some anger issues. Then last October (2009) I started falling apart big time. All I know is that after taking Zoloft and Depokote I started feeling better, but still very depressed and no short term memory. Then in Feb. of this year I started falling apart again. So now I'm on Effexon XR 75 2 times a day.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and Depressed mood (Started Jan 01, 2010)
Date Dosage OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 13, 2010 Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 05, 2010 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
I did find that I was less "suicidal" taking this medication but these feelings were still present and had to call for help on a few occasions. It did help my OCD in the slightest form. It did not however help my mood
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was originally prescribed Prozac which I felt did wonders for me. I had excessive energy, lost a lot of weight but was jittery so my doctor (and eventually consultant) prescribed Escitalopram, eventually Sertraline. I find that I still have OCD and this has not decreased in any shape or form. My depression seems to be under control at the moment but I have attempted suicide twice over the last month.
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  • KatrinaY
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Postpartum Depression
    Depression: 1
    Mania: 1
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 2
    Compulsion: 0
    External Stress: Severe
    32 F
    Function: Moderate
    Distress: Low
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Oct 27, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 29, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Insomnia, Sexual dysfunction
Date
Dec 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
I tapered down over 6 or 8 weeks to finally stop taking this, and significantly altered my life at the same time - journalling, listening to relaxation tapes, cutting out caffeine, going to acupuncture once a week, gentle exercise and time in the garden, going to bed early.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
Date
Apr 29, 2010
Advice & Tips
The initial side effects can be quite strong and make you feel worse - you can have a racing heart, and not be able to sleep very well - it can make you jumpy. These go away quickly however - it took ten days for me. I am now much much more productive than I was when I was diagnosed - much more able to cope with life.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Increase effect of another treatment (Started Dec 18, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 14, 2009 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 14, 2009
Advice & Tips
dont give up on treatment for at least a month even if you think you are going crazy it will level out & you will be fine. DO NOT STOP COLD TURKEY TALK TO YOUR DR
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started May 19, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 22, 2008 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Weight gain, Loss of sex drive (libido)
Date
Sep 22, 2008
Advice & Tips
The longer I am on this medication, it seems that more of my sex drive is coming back. When I was on this before the same thing happened. I am wondering how much is due to the ms vs. the zoloft. I also worry about weight gain associated with this med, but most anti-depressants have that side effect. The loss of sex drive was much worse (NO sex drive what-so-ever) when I tried lexapro.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • MoJo Mama
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 1
    Emotional: 2
    Anxiety: 2
    Compulsion: 2
    External Stress: Severe
    Rx
    46 F
    Function: Low
    Distress: Moderate
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Apr 01, 1991)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 14, 2011 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 08, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Insomnia (less then 2 hours sleep), Difficulty with orgasm
Date
Feb 14, 2011
Advice & Tips
made me unable to have an orgasam.......kinda hard to to get over depression if you can't enjoy sex. :)
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: SEROTONIN DEFICIENCY SUSPECTED (Started Jun 07, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 18, 2009 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 24, 2009 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Dizziness
Date
Nov 18, 2009
Advice & Tips
Worked well for anxiety depression and trouble sleeping but think I stopped it too early, you live and learn back on it now.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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