| I took 150 mg of Zoloft per day for a little over 1 year. I was "weened" off it over August 2007 and stopped completely in September 2007. I took it for anxiety. I will say it was the best thing I ever did for my condition at the time. I was going to work, but would come home and spend all night away from my family (usually in bed). I didn't like to talk to people, wouldn't call people on the phone (not even to order a pizza!). It was completely the opposite of the type of person I am.
I took the edge off almost immediately (within 6 hours - not normal according to the docs) and, with counseling, I was able to get out of my "funk" - as I called it.
I did have "the shakes" each morning for about an hour after taking my dose. That lasted about a month, then went away. There were sexual side effects, but they also went away after about 2 months. I made the decision that the way I felt outweighed any of the side effects I experienced. Anyway, the side effects were not severe in any way.
I would recommend Zoloft for anyone who truly needs it. It worked great for me!
__________________  Diagnosed October 2007
4.9 - March 2008 - Latest A1C 
9.6 - November 2007 Current Medicine:
10 mcg Byetta 2x/Day (Started 1/26/2008) Previous Medicine:
5 mcg Byetta 2x/Day (Stopped 1/26/2008)
10 mg Glucotrol (Stopped 1/25/2008)
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