A healthcare provider may prescribe Zoloft® (sertraline hydrochloride) to help treat depression. The medication is also approved for treating other conditions within the brain, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Zoloft, which is available in tablet and liquid form, is generally taken once a day. Potential side effects of the drug include dry mouth, sexual problems, weight loss, and insomnia.
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