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has anyone taken zoloft? i just got prescribed and im really nervous. im most nervous about losing my sex drive and gaining weight. if you could share your experience that would be great
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Anonymous 17h

i used to take it and it helped w my anxiety and depression but it also made me lose my appetite and i had near fainting episodes on it. it made me lose weight and i didn’t lose my sex drive on it

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Anonymous 20h

I currently take it and I’ve not noticed a difference in my sex drive and I haven’t gained weight! The only thing I’ve noticed is I dream a bit more on it! I hope your journey goes well!

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Anonymous 12h

I take it! It does really help my depression symptoms and helps boost my energy, though sometimes when I increase my dosage I get insomnia and my anxiety gets a little worse for a bit. And after a while I sorta get acclimated to the lower dosages and have to increase them. But I definitely notice a positive difference in my depression symptoms when I’m on it vs. when I forget to take it!

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Anonymous 14h

made me want to attempt as soon as it started kicking in. do not recommend. my sex drive was thru the roof and i gained like 15lbs.

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Anonymous 11h

I take Zoloft!! I’ve been on it since I was 16, currently on 100mg. I take it for depression, anxiety, and OCD. Ive never noticed any weight changes/fluctuations, but I’ve definitely noticed a decline in sex drive + difficulty achieving orgasm. for me personally, the benefits outweigh those cons so idrc. but if you find you are having sexual side effects, you can talk to your doctor about switching medications or adding on another medication to help w/ them (usually Wellbutrin) :)

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 12h

Everyone reacts differently to different meds, so check in with yourself and your body, and if you notice any side effects that worry you, tell your doctor—they can always switch you to another med to see if that works better for you!

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