Does Zoloft Loses It's Effectiveness?

I have been taking Zoloft for anxiety for about 32 years now. I don't feel any different. I am wondering if it loses it affect on people after being used for a while. My question is, is there anything better for anxiety issues? I do not suffer from depression! What should I ask my doctor to change me to? Thanks!

REPLY

REPORT

Have you ever tried or considered Xanax ?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

DONT take xanax ever! It is highly addictive. And if you get hooked the detox process is so painful that I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Your body will adjust to the dosage of any medication if used for a prolonged period of time and it will stop being as effective for you.

There are several Benzodiazepines available, other than just Xanax, there is also Klonopin, which is commonly used to treat nerve and anxiety disorders. It contains the active ingredient Clonazepam.

You can read more about it here:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Clonazepam


Have you spoken to your doctor about a dosage adjustment or medication change?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

i am insured, but i am experiencing financial hardship in paying for my medications. i earn $13,000 dollars a year; counting my social security check. is there any help? my e-mail address is {edited for privacy} Please e-mail me and title the subject financial help. thank you.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

you have been taking an anti depressant for 32 years and you say "they dont work",you should have quit after 3months if they dont work. Anxiety causes depression.why was you put on these meds in the 1st place?...

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Never go on benzos they are so addictive and dr,s wont prescribe them if they are any good.Try a different anti anxiety med....

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Why have you been taking it for 32 years if it never made you feel any better? You should have told your doctor after about three weeks, you would have known by then if it was helping you or not. Keep me posted on how your doing
Clare

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Xanax, Atuvan, and the like are very good drugs, yes they are addictive. Just take them only when you really need them, not everyday like an antidrepressant, or antianxiety medication that are not addictive. For me they have been a real lifesaver. I couldn't take, lexepro, zoloft, or many of the others out there, I had very bad side effects. Never tell anyone not to take a certain medication. That they need to talk to their doctor about.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Zoloft hasn't been around for 32 years

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Zoloft came about in the year 1991, you had to have been taking a different drug other than one that wasn;t even invented yet.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

I thought the same way after taking it for many years. However l tried coming off it. I did wind up learning a lesson. I felt it was not working but did not realize how l really was before l took it. If l think l feel bad now wow did not realize how l really was. That is something you forgot. You may think it is not working but the two weeks or 4 weeks it takes lis some difference.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

I've viewed this ques as I research medi for elderly relative. I have no experience with purchasing meds long term. I just recieved in mail a brochure from a Canadian pharmacy called Global Pharmacy Canada GPCHealth.com they have their address included may be legit. Show large discounts in brochure

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I am on zoloft 100 mg since january 2016 and i feel much better as i had mild deppression followed by anixity due to health condition that is not anymore serious .
but the anixity that hitted me caused the deppression .
i can feel alot better but still have panic attacks whenever i recal the feelings i had before taking this medication .do i still wait for the medicine to take a full effect or i need to up my dose ? i dont want to up my dose .

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Does this drug loose its effectiveness if it is split in half like 90 days before taking it? Also will taking tums (2 - ...

3 REPLIES

How effective are Citicoline pills? ## i want to know about citicholine drugs ## i want to know the drug!!! ## Citicolin...

5 REPLIES

I am sixty-one years old, I have been using Epitrel since December 16, 2012 - every night. After reading several researc...

7 REPLIES

Hello, I am taking the 290 and it has been about 1 month and a half taking this. The first 2-3 weeks were amazing and it...

3 REPLIES

I take meloxicam , I have found that the effectiveness changes with manufacturer . Does anyone know which generic is the...

4 REPLIES

Can Losartan 50 mg loose it's effectiveness for lowering blood presure overlong term use? ## It actually isn't t...

2 REPLIES

Many pharmacies use whatever companies products are currently available to to dispense. Shire's name brand products ...

16 REPLIES

Does ketobest lower creatinine level? Is it safe to use daily as vitamin for kidney? ## What are the effects of ketobest...

6 REPLIES

Hao effective % tage wise is MOVANTIK with the culprit of OIC? I have had a pain pump put in a year ago with 95% Morphin...

4 REPLIES

Need everyone’s advice, good or bad, on AlgaeCal or similar products. Latest DEXA for me is -3.6 which is the wors...

2 REPLIES