Healthier alternative to Zoloft?
Question:
stop taking it, due to some "personal" side effects,?
Answers:
It's not any worse for you than an herbal treatment if you're tolerating it well. If you're not tolerating the Zoloft, why not try another antidepressant? I suppose you're getting sexual side effects, well, there are other options. Apparently Wellbutrin is supposed to help. I know when I was taking Prozac my sex drive was insanely high, so there you go.
St. John's wort is commonly used, but like other herbal remedies only helps with mild cases of depression. If you're bad enough to need Zoloft, it probably won't help at all. Besides, just because it's 'natural' doesn't make it safe. St. John's wort does have plenty of unpleasant side effects and does interact with prescription medications too.
Other herbal 'medications' will have side effects and interactions too.
You should consider therapy in addition to your medication. If you use both your chances of being cured and not needing medications are much higher. CBT is suposed to be really good for anxiety.
St John Wort!! This comes from a very large flower. Over in England and such. The people their have been using it for hundreds of years. You can't do both. You really have to cut down on the Zoloft!!
You might try a All Natural Healing book to see if there are any alternatives for you. Zoloft has many BAD side effects I couldnt take it. St. John's Wort may be good for mild depression but I am assuming since you are on Zoloft it may not be enough.
Celexa is great for OCD. I have it! And it works sooo well!
Wellbutrin is an excellent antidepressant. I take 300 mg in the morning and it gives me lots of energy with no side effects. Most people only take 150 mg but I have major depression and I haven't had any symptoms for over 4 years now with Wellbutrin. Good Luck!
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