A lot of people use Zoloft.  It is a popular choice as both an antidepressant and an anti anxiety medication.  But is it worth that title?  Is it popular because it is a good choice or is it popular because so many doctors prescribe it to their patients?

The answers to those questions are really a combination: yes and no.  Zoloft can and does indeed help quite a lot of people.  However, if you go to your doctor because of feelings of depression or anxiety, then this is generally the first choice.  Doctors give this to patients who generally have not been on an antidepressant before.  However, more often than not — and here your humble author speaks from personal experience, for both myself and things seen with family members and friends — it results in unwanted consequences.

For some people, Zoloft actually leads to feeling of increased anxiety.  For others, it results in feelings of sluggishness and fatigue.  Worse, coming off this medication can be quite scary.  Quite frequently, people who are prescribed Zoloft end up returning their doctor after the recommended four to six week period to request being put on something else.  This does not mean that Zoloft is not beneficial to some people.  It simply means that you are not alone if you have found that it does not work for you.

Talk to your doctor.  There are other choices out there, many of which can be found online for much more affordable prices.

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