Zoloft®
ZOLOFT is the most prescribed agent of its kind in the United States,
and is available in over 80 countries. You can feel confident that ZOLOFT is a
widely used prescription medicine. ZOLOFT is one of a class of medicines called
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). ZOLOFT has been proven effective
in treating depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Normally, serotonin, a brain chemical,
is released from a nerve cell Serotonin is then received by the next nerve cell
Some serotonin is then reabsorbed into the first nerve cell Not having enough
serotonin may be associated with depression, panic disorder, OCD, or PTSD. ZOLOFT
blocks the reabsorption of serotonin into the first nerve cell .This blocking
action results in an increased amount of serotonin being available at the next
nerve cell
All medicines for depression, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD
take time to work. Zoloft usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to begin to work. Sometimes
it takes as long as 6 to 8 weeks to feel better. People who take Zoloft should
not expect to feel better right away. It is important to keep taking Zoloft as
directed by your doctor. People around you may see changes in you before you do. Order
Zoloft It is important to keep taking Zoloft as long as
directed by your doctor. Even if you feel better, you should not stop taking Zoloft
without talking to your doctor first.
No. In studies it has been shown
that ZOLOFT is nonaddictive and non-habit-forming.
Some people taking
ZOLOFT may get side effects. The most common side effects of ZOLOFT include upset
stomach, having trouble sleeping, diarrhea, dry mouth, sexual side effects in
men and women, feeling unusually sleepy or tired, tremor, indigestion, sweating,
decreased appetite, and feeling agitated. In clinical studies with ZOLOFT, few
patients were bothered enough by side effects to stop taking their medicine. If
you take ZOLOFT, tell your doctor about any side effects. Your doctor will help
you find ways to manage them and may adjust your treatment plan.
ZOLOFT
is contraindicated until at least 14 days have passed since discontinuing a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine. MAOI medicines are used to treat depression
and other conditions. A patient should never take ZOLOFT at the same time as an
MAOI. A patient must wait at least 2 weeks before switching from ZOLOFT to an
MAOI or from an MAOI to ZOLOFT. Always be sure to check with your doctor
or healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine while you are
taking ZOLOFT. This includes medicines you can buy with a prescription and those
you can buy without a prescription (like cold medicines, sleep aids, and aspirin,
as well as herbal and home remedies, vitamins, and mineral supplements). You
should let your doctor know if you become pregnant while you are taking ZOLOFT.
You should also discuss breast-feeding with your doctor, and you should let your
doctor know if you have liver disease. ZOLOFT is a prescription medicine
intended for you, so you should always follow your doctor's instructions about
taking it. Don't share it with others. You should not drink alcohol if
you take ZOLOFT. This includes beer, wine, and hard liquor. When ZOLOFT was studied,
it did not increase the effects of alcohol, but using ZOLOFT with alcohol is not
advised. Order
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