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Is There Any Alternative Of Taking Zoloft?

My Boyfriend takes zoloft. A couple of times in the last year his prescription has run out and he has come off it.<br>There is a significant change in his personality and I am having trouble getting him to a new doctor to get a new prescription. Is there any alternative<br><br>
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Zoloft is an antidepressant which helps control depression and anxiety. Other than that, it does not change one's personality. If you feel that your boyfriend's personality has significantly changed since he stopped Zoloft and the change is more than just an increase in anxiety and low mood, then in my opinion, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. The reason for this suggestion is that this is unlikely to be related to Zoloft and unlikely to improve if he resumes Zoloft.The alternatives to Zoloft are other antidepressants but they too would require a doctor's prescription. So there is no option other than informing his doctor.

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Is There Any Alternative Of Taking Zoloft?

Hi, Zoloft is an antidepressant which helps control depression and anxiety. Other than that, it does not change one s personality. If you feel that your boyfriend s personality has significantly changed since he stopped Zoloft and the change is more than just an increase in anxiety and low mood, then in my opinion, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. The reason for this suggestion is that this is unlikely to be related to Zoloft and unlikely to improve if he resumes Zoloft.The alternatives to Zoloft are other antidepressants but they too would require a doctor s prescription. So there is no option other than informing his doctor. Best wishes.