is zoloft habit forming?
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is not a psychotropic drug, and while it is not addictive, there are ill effects that will  take place if you stop taking it suddenly, I know this from personal experience, it is a very unpleasant thing.  Go here- http://depression.about.com/cs/sertraline/f/zoloftaddictive.htm
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I don't know, but it's a good question, I too am on Zoloft, & the new policy at work is random drug testing, I have never done any illegal drugs, but i can't wait to hear the answers to your question
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I am currently taking Zoloft and have been on it about a year now.  I have found it to be helpful with my depression.  Some others have mentioned difficulties with the drug, and I wanted to note that the reason there are so many anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drugs available is that people react in many different ways to different chemical combinations.  Trying different drugs is an unfortunate, but necessary, part of relieving some of these symptoms.  Another note: Many anti-depressants have been known to result in suicidal/homicidal ideation and actions in teenagers.  Teenagers seem to have a different brain chemistry than adults and react very differently to these meds.  Final note: The reason I chose Zoloft (and I chose it -- my psychiatrist is an idiot) is because it is one of the safest medications to use while nursing.  Good luck with Zoloft -- hopefully you will settle in at home and life will get better!
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You may, in fact, have nothing more than pharyngitis.  This may be totally unrelated to the zoloft.  If you are itching or having difficulty breathing you need to assume its an allergy.  You may want to try benadryl and see if your throat gets better.  If so, it may be an early allergic reaction.
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Try Wellbutrin XL, got of the other Zoloft b/c of the same thing, and the new med works good. Just keep an eye on it and switch slowly, reducing one while adding the other.
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Expect to have a horrible hangover...not to mention, your reason for taking Zoloft is for depression or anxiety. Alcohol only weakens the effects of the Zoloft, and you will get into a funk because of it! It usually takes 2-3 weeks for the Zoloft to take full affect in your body. You need to stay away from alcohol if at all possible, as long as you take the Zoloft if you want to get better.
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I still drank on prozac, zoloft, paxil, and wellbutrin (different times) Women smoke on birth control pills. same thing. are you willing to take the risk? Alcohol isn't good for you anyway, probably best not to drink at all.
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This is really not the best place to ask this question. It is illegal for joe blow to give medical advice over the internet and it is dangerous to listen to these people. You really should talk with the doctor who prescribed the zoloft. Anything unusual happeneing while discontinuing a medication is important enough to involve your doctor. They know way more than yahoo!answer junkies.
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Hi, I'm embarrassed to say that I do the same thing sometimes. Ill  go weeks without barely even thinking about food then go on these crazy eating frenzies and then I feel like shit afterwards. I'm not sure why we do this, its a truly sad thing and I'm taking two perscriptions to calm me down so I dont'  do it one is Xanex and the other is Zoloft. Talk to your doctor and tell him what's up..If not just try to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and dont' get caught in the "funk" of the eating binge. Trust me I know exactly what your saying but good luck....
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I have heard of it being done.  My doctor prescribed Zoloft to me for PMDD, so I only had to take it two weeks a month.  It's a slightly different thing, but it didn't cause any health problems.  You should probably have your doctor check with someone who's used to working with Zoloft more often- perhaps a psychiatrist.
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NONE it is dangerous to stop meds cold turkey, taper off!
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I've taken Zoloft before and the 2 main side effect I've experienced are urinary incontinency and nightmares. Hallucinations are possible depending on how long a person has been taking the drug. Go to Web MD and see if you can find out. It's a good web site.
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yes it is . but dont make it a HABIT
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Zoloft.  Dr. prescribed though.
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A few years ago I started taking zoloft and was already smoking mj for a while. I was curious about the same thing. Zoloft made me feel really weird and strung out or something. Also after taking Zoloft I experienced momentary black-outs until it was completely out of my system. I didn't notice anything bad from combing the two but I'd stay away from Z.
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Yes. I was on Zoloft and I actually just stopped taking it. I too was on such a small dosage that it did't effect me in any way. I now take Lexapro and love it. Ask your doctor about that it has less side effects than all other anxiety/depression medicine.
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I was on Zoloft for afew years. I remeber clearly at the beginning feeling nauseated. Its nothing to worry about, just your body adapting to the sertraline passing through your stomach lining. Good to take it with food. I personally reccomend having some peppermints or peppermint tea around. Its a natural calmative for the digestive system.\n\nJust remember, medication is just a bandaid unless you have an actual imbalance. Make sure you get good work with a psychiatrist/therapist. Best of luck, hope your feeling better soon =)