Zoloft is a medication that is licensed to treat depression, panic disorder, and other conditions. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this drug, including information about how it works, how to take it, and possible side effects.
For people taking Zoloft, side effects may include such things as nausea, insomnia, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at side effects with Zoloft, including details about rare but serious problems that may occur with the drug.
What is Zoloft used for? Zoloft is commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. This eMedTV Web page covers conditions that Zoloft may be used for, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder.
The typical Zoloft dose for adults with depression or OCD is 50 mg once daily. This eMedTV segment explores common Zoloft dosages for a variety of conditions, such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
For those taking Zoloft, drug interactions may occur with lithium, aspirin, and other medications. This eMedTV resource identifies drug interactions that may occur with Zoloft, including some that may cause serotonin syndrome, which can be dangerous.
Zoloft warnings and precautions include such things as not taking an MAOI inhibitor with the drug. This eMedTV segment highlights other important warnings and precautions for Zoloft users, such as those involving taking the drug during pregnancy.
Overdosing on Zoloft may lead to vomiting, fainting, increased heart rate, and more serious symptoms. This eMedTV Web page discusses other symptoms of a Zoloft overdose and treatment options for a person who has overdosed on the drug.
Taking Zoloft during pregnancy can affect the unborn child, especially in the third trimester. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses Zoloft and pregnancy, and explains some of the risks associated with taking the drug while pregnant.
Studies of Zoloft show that the drug seems to pass through breast milk, but at very low levels. This eMedTV page discusses research on Zoloft and breastfeeding, and explains why many doctors think that it's often okay to nurse while on the drug.
Alcohol and Zoloft act upon similar chemicals in the brain; Zoloft can intensify the effects of alcohol. This eMedTV segment discusses Zoloft and alcohol, including information about cautions you should take if you choose to drink while on Zoloft.
People who stop taking Zoloft too abruptly may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety. This eMedTV segment identifies symptoms of Zoloft withdrawal and explains the importance of being gradually weaned off the medication.
Generic Zoloft is available under the name Sertraline and is made by several different companies. This eMedTV Web page looks at the similarities and differences between the generic version of Zoloft and the brand-name drug.
While many people lose a pound or two while on Zoloft, others lose too much weight when taking the drug. This eMedTV resource discusses Zoloft and weight loss, and explains how people usually lose a few pounds when they first start taking the drug.
There are several possible side effects of taking Zoloft, and weight gain is one of them. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses unexplained weight gain with Zoloft, and covers things you can do to avoid gaining weight.
Sexual side effects of Zoloft may include ejaculation failure, impotence, and decreased sex drive. This eMedTV Web page focuses on possible Zoloft sexual side effects that may occur and provides information about their prevalence.
Seizures occur infrequently in people taking Zoloft. This eMedTV resource discusses Zoloft and seizures, including information about who is most at risk to experience seizures while on the medication.
There can be a link between Zoloft and insomnia -- difficulty sleeping is a common side effect of Zoloft. This eMedTV article discusses Zoloft and insomnia, and provides suggestions for improving sleep, such as maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle.
Although people taking Zoloft may experience hair loss, it is an infrequent side effect of the medication. This eMedTV segment discusses Zoloft and hair loss, including information about the prevalence of hair loss among people taking the medication.
Zoloft and dry mouth are related -- dry mouth is a common side effect of Zoloft. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses how common dry mouth is among people who take Zoloft and offers a list of tips that may help alleviate dry mouth.
Some people experience a burning sensation (paresthesia) while on Zoloft. This eMedTV Web page discusses Zoloft and burning sensation, and explains how this usually painless sensation most commonly occurs in the hands, feet, arms, or legs.
Migraines appear to be a side effect of Zoloft; however, as this eMedTV segment explains, the drug may help prevent them, too. This page discusses Zoloft and migraines, including the results of clinical studies and what you can do if they occur.
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