What is Zoloft?
Zoloft (Sertraline) is used to treat depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Zoloft is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors. Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may become
unbalanced and cause depression, panic or anxiety, obsessive or
compulsive symptoms, or other psychiatric symptoms.
Cautions Regarding Zoloft
Do not stop taking Zoloft without first talking to your doctor. It
may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better and you may
experience unpleasant side effects if you stop taking Zoloft suddenly.
Do not take Zoloft if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or
tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and
sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have
been used together.
Do not take Zoloft if you are taking pimozide (Orap). A dangerous
drug interaction could result.
Do not take Zoloft without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment or are breast
feeding.
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