Generic Zoloft (Sertraline) - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

sleepie · 04-16-2010, 05:39 PM

Hi all. I am on a higher dose of sertraline for OCD and I guess depression... It's been a couple of weeks and at times I feel so down, and the OCD was awful for a few days, it seemed even worse. I am wondering if anyone has any input about this? I have to wait weeks to see the doctor because I am on state sponsored care.

Thanks!

Ceres · 04-16-2010, 06:14 PM

A couple of weeks isn't quite long enough. I know it sucks that medicine as important as these types take friggin 6-weeks! Surely if mankind can clone a sheep, we can get medications that stop our crazies - a wee sooner. Seriously, is it too much to ask?!

<sigh> But, we don't.

Anyway, If I remember correctly, I didn't feel any worse before it kicked in. Depression only, I don't have OCD. I have no insights for ya. I just feel your frustration.

***least*** · 04-18-2010, 08:02 AM

I've been on zoloft (sertraline HCL) for over ten years. It does take a few weeks to take effect. Only difference I've noticed about generic versus brand name is that the generic is cheaper. It sure helps to keep my depression from being unbearable.

lillyrose · 06-07-2010, 04:29 PM

Hey Sleepie, I'm on 200mg of Sertraline for OCD aswell. It takes ages to kick in (8 weeks from when I started taking it) and about 4-5 weeks everytime the dose increases. It knocks you around a bit but seemed to help generally in the long term for me. But I dunno if it's the right drug for me anymore.

spryte · 06-08-2010, 05:19 PM

The generic (no-name) pills are exactly the same formulation as the brand name pills.

If you don't see the Sertraline working within 4 - 6 weeks, maybe see your doctor?

Ceres · 07-05-2010, 12:07 PM

Hey Sleepie, how's the medication going?

sleepie · 07-05-2010, 03:35 PM

It's totally not going down the hatch because I drink and won't mix them.

Ceres · 07-05-2010, 06:47 PM

Maybe one day they'll be a new painting for your avatar. This one can be the "before" :-)

sleepie · 07-05-2010, 07:47 PM

The "before" is the real me... far before I "picked up... At least I can laugh about it? Ha ha...

04-16-2010, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
sleepie Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,194	Generic Zoloft (Sertraline) Hi all. I am on a higher dose of sertraline for OCD and I guess depression... It's been a couple of weeks and at times I feel so down, and the OCD was awful for a few days, it seemed even worse. I am wondering if anyone has any input about this? I have to wait weeks to see the doctor because I am on state sponsored care. Thanks!

04-18-2010, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
*least* bona fido dog-lover Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastern USA Posts: 28,737 Blog Entries: 31	I've been on zoloft (sertraline HCL) for over ten years. It does take a few weeks to take effect. Only difference I've noticed about generic versus brand name is that the generic is cheaper. It sure helps to keep my depression from being unbearable. __________________ I'd rather live in my car with my dogs than live in a castle without them. Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. Don't wait for the Last Judgement. It takes place every day. -Albert Camus Find the good and praise it. - Alex Haley

04-16-2010, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ceres Go ask the Multivax Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,481 Blog Entries: 42	A couple of weeks isn't quite long enough. I know it sucks that medicine as important as these types take friggin 6-weeks! Surely if mankind can clone a sheep, we can get medications that stop our crazies - a wee sooner. Seriously, is it too much to ask?! <sigh> But, we don't. Anyway, If I remember correctly, I didn't feel any worse before it kicked in. Depression only, I don't have OCD. I have no insights for ya. I just feel your frustration.

06-07-2010, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
lillyrose Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	Hey Sleepie, I'm on 200mg of Sertraline for OCD aswell. It takes ages to kick in (8 weeks from when I started taking it) and about 4-5 weeks everytime the dose increases. It knocks you around a bit but seemed to help generally in the long term for me. But I dunno if it's the right drug for me anymore.

06-08-2010, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
spryte Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 832 Blog Entries: 58	The generic (no-name) pills are exactly the same formulation as the brand name pills. If you don't see the Sertraline working within 4 - 6 weeks, maybe see your doctor?

07-05-2010, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ceres Go ask the Multivax Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,481 Blog Entries: 42	Hey Sleepie, how's the medication going?

07-05-2010, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
sleepie Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,194	It's totally not going down the hatch because I drink and won't mix them.

07-05-2010, 06:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ceres Go ask the Multivax Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,481 Blog Entries: 42	Maybe one day they'll be a new painting for your avatar. This one can be the "before" :-)

07-05-2010, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
sleepie Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,194	The "before" is the real me... far before I "picked up... At least I can laugh about it? Ha ha...

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