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Zoloft is used to treat the symptoms of depression.

Zoloft works by allowing nerves to communicate longer with each other through the presence of serotonin. Zoloft inhibits the reuptake of serotonin from the area between nerves (synapses).

ZOLOFT INFORMATION

Zoloft Information

Millions of people suffer from depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. Zoloft is able to treat these medical conditions.

Zoloft helps correct the chemical imbalance of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is naturally occurring in the brain and is involved in the transmission of messages between nerve cells.

How to use Zoloft

Take Zoloft exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each tablet with water. Try to take Zoloft at the same time each day. Zoloft may be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking Zoloft 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.

The time it takes for you to feel the benefits of Zoloft is different for everyone. You may start to feel better within 2 to 4 weeks, or it may take 6 to 8 weeks. If you don't feel better right away, it's important to keep taking Zoloft as directed.

Side effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Zoloft and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your 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; or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. 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.

Precautions

Do not take 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. 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. You may not be able to take Zoloft, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Zoloft is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is unknown whether it will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Zoloft without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Zoloft passes into breast milk. Do not take Zoloft without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Zoloft may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness while you are taking Zoloft.

Do not share Zoloft with others.

Drug Interactions

Certain medications taken with Zoloft could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with Zoloft. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information. Zoloft is not recommended for use with: weight loss drugs (e.g., sibutramine, phentermine), terfenadine, astemizole. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other SSRI antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine), nefazodone, venlafaxine, "triptan" migraine drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), cimetidine, flecainide, propafenone, clozapine, trazodone, lithium, tryptophan, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), any herbal/natural products (e.g., melatonin, St John's wort, ayahuasca). Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti- anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, sotalol, quinidine, procainamide, sparfloxacin, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Zoloft Overdose

If an overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Zoloft overdose may include: irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Zoloft, Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed Zoloft dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of Zoloft unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Zoloft Storage

Store Zoloft at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Keep Zoloft away from light and moisture.

Keep Zoloft out of the reach of children.