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Zoloft
Zoloft Price Comparison (25mg) / (50mg) / (100mg)
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Zoloft® (Sertraline)
Zoloft Uses:
Zoloft is most commonly used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Zoloft may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
How to take Zoloft:
Take Zoloft exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each tablet with water. Try to take sertraline at the same time each day. Zoloft may be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking sertraline without first talking to your doctor. It may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better and you may experience unpleasant side effects if you stop taking Zoloft suddenly.
Zoloft Side effects:
Stop taking Zoloft and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment if you experience any of the following: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat or pulse; low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or chills or fever. If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Zoloft and talk to your doctor: headache; tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; sleepiness or insomnia. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Zoloft Precautions:
Do not order Zoloft if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have been used together. Do not take Zoloft if you are taking pimozide (Orap). A dangerous drug interaction could result. Before taking Zoloft, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; have kidney disease; suffer from seizures; or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. Do not take Zoloft without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant , could become pregnant during treatment, or are breast-feeding a baby.
Zoloft Drug interactions:
Do not purchase Zoloft if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have been used together. Do not buy Zoloft if you are taking pimozide (Orap). A dangerous drug interaction could result. Many prescription and over the counter medications can have an adverse affect if taken with Zoloft. Before taking Zoloft, tell your doctor any and all medications you are taking. Do not buy the Zoloft Oral Concentrate without first talking to your doctor if you are taking disulfiram (Antabuse). The oral solution contains alcohol, which may interact with disulfiram. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Zoloft. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Zoloft Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.