Zoloft

Zoloft is well tolerated and effective for thetreatment of depression andcertain types of anxiety disorders.
Zoloft is a prescription medicine that treats depression and anxiety. It belongs to a class of drugs known as SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Zoloft works to correct a chemical imbalance in the brain which may be related to symptoms of depression or anxiety. It has been prescribed to millions of people over 13 years.

Zoloft (Sertraline) is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Zoloft is in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.

Zoloft is FDA approved to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults over age 18. It is also approved for OCD in children and adolescents age 6-17 years.

Zoloft is Uused To Treat The Following:

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition marked by a depressed mood, anxiety or tension, emotional instability, and anger or irritability in the two weeks preceding menstruation.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (unwanted thoughts that won't go away and an irresistible urge to keep repeating certain actions, such as hand-washing or counting).
• Panic disorder (unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety, accompanied by fear of their return).
• Social anxiety disorder (extreme shyness in social situations that interferes with an individual's work and social life).
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (re-experiencing a dangerous or life-threatening event through intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and intense psychological distress).

Side Effects of Zoloft:

• Burning, or tingling in the hands or feet.
• Sore throat.
• Difficulty in sleeping.
• Nasal inflammation.
• Hemorrhoids.
• Hiccups.
• Glaucoma.
• Lack of sensation.
• Headache.
• Abdominal pain.
• Diarrhea.
• Decreased sex drive.
• Shaking.
• Insomnia.
• Nausea.
• Excessive tiredness.
• Seizure.
• Excessive sweating.
• Altered taste sensation.
• Changeable emotions.
• Difficulty swallowing.
• Cold clammy skin.
• Cataracts.
• chest pain.
• Constipation.
• Dizziness.
• Weight loss or gain.
• Blurred vision.
• Loss of appetite.
• Agitation.
• Upset stomach.
• Fluid retention.
• Increased libido.
• Hot flushes.
• Low blood pressure.
• Migraine, Gastrointestinal disturbances.
• Nervousness.
• Difficulty with ejaculation.
• Drowsiness.
• Sore throat.
• Dry mouth.
• Vomiting.
• Memory loss.

Drugs That May Alter the Effects of Zoloft:

• Cimetidine (Tagamet).
• Tolbutamide (Orinase).
• Antidepressants that boost serotonin such as Paxil and Prozac.
• Diazepam (Valium).
• Disulfiram (Antabuse).
• Digitoxin (Crystodigin).
• Flecainide (Tambocor).
• Other antidepressants, including tricyclics such as Elavil and Pamelor.
• Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid).
• MAOIs (Nardil, Parnate).
• Sumatriptan (Imitrex).
• Pimozide (Orap).
• Over-the-counter drugs such as cold remedies.
• Other serotonin-boosting drugs like Prozac or Paxil.
• Other antidepressants such as Serzone and Elavil.
• Propafenone (Rythmol).
• Warfarin (Coumadin).
• Amitriptyline (Elavil).
• Amoxapine (Asendin).
• Clomipramine (Anafranil).
• Desipramine (Norpramin).
• Doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan).
• Imipramine (Tofranil).
• Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor).
• Protriptyline (Vivactil).
• Trimipramine (Surmontil).
• Cimetidine (Tagamet).
• Diazepam (Valium).
• Digoxin (Lanoxin).
• Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid).
• Flecainide (Tambocor).
• Propafenone (Rythmol).
• Tolbutamide (Orinase).
• Sumatriptan (Imitrex).