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| Uses |
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| | Zoloft is used to treat depression,
panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder. Sertraline is also approved for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD). Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as
well. This drug relieves depression by slowly restoring a chemical in the brain
(serotonin) to normal levels. Proper levels of serotonin are necessary for our
well-being. |
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| Directions |
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| | Zoloft should be taken regularly
and continuously the same time every day. This medicine is taken orally and may
be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Follow the instructions that you doctor
has given you. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Tremor or muscle spasms ejaculation
delay nausea, diarrhea increased sweating nervousness trouble sleeping headache,
drowsiness dry mouth |
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| Precautions |
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| | Zoloft may take several weeks
to reach full effect. Make sure you know how you react to the medicine before
driving or performing tasks that require your full attention. Zoloft has an added
effect when taken with alcohol. Alcohol is not recommended while on Zoloft. Don’t
stop taking the medication without consulting with your doctor first. Adequate
studies of pregnant women are not available. Talk to your doctor before using
this medicine. Sertraline is detected in breast milk. Discuss breast feeding with
your doctor. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Certain antibiotics such as
Erythromycin can increase the effects of sertraline and may lead to a condition
called, “Serotonin Syndrome” with symptoms of increased muscle tone,
shivering and altered consciousness. If you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant,
talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Certain antidepressants may increase
the negative effects of sertraline when taken together. This medicine should not
be taken with St. John’s Wort. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | Take your next dose as soon
as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Zoloft
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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