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Zoloft is well tolerated and effective for the treatment of
depression and certain anxiety conditions.
Zoloft is FDA approved to treat depression, certain types of
social anxiety conditions, 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.
For more than 15 years, Zoloft has safely and effectively
treated millions of people with depression and certain anxiety
conditions. Zoloft is available in multiple strengths, so your
doctor can decide a dose for you.
Find out if Zoloft could help you.
Ask your doctor about Zoloft today.
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Depression is a serious medical condition, which can lead to suicidal
thoughts and behavior. Children, adolescents, and young adults taking
antidepressants may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts
and behavior within the first few months of treatment. This risk must
be balanced with the medical need. Those starting medication or
changing doses should be watched closely for suicidal thoughts,
worsening of depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. In
children and teens, Zoloft is only approved for use in those with
obsessive-compulsive disorder. A patient Medication Guide about
"Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental
Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions" is available.
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Zoloft is not for everyone. People taking MAOIs or pimozide shouldn't
take Zoloft. Concomitant use of Zoloft with NSAIDs or aspirin may be
associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Side effects may
include dry mouth, insomnia, sexual side effects, diarrhea, nausea
and sleepiness. In studies, few people were bothered enough by side
effects to stop taking Zoloft. Side effects may result from stopping
Zoloft particularly when abrupt. You should, however, stop taking
Zoloft if you get any of the following symptoms of Serotonin
Syndrome, a rare but life-threatening reaction, such as fever,
sweating, muscle stiffness, trouble thinking clearly, a change in
mental functioning, sleepiness, or change in your breathing,
heartbeat and blood pressure.
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| You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant, as there is a potential risk to the fetus with
Zoloft. Like many antidepressants, Zoloft can be present in breast
milk so tell your doctor if you are nursing. | |
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| Zoloft is 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. | |
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| Zoloft is not habit-forming and is not associated with weight
gain. So talk to your doctor about how Zoloft might help you. Zoloft
comes in 25-mg, 50-mg, and 100-mg tablets. You and your doctor can
discuss a dose for you. | |
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