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How should this medicine be used?
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor, to benefit your condition as much as possible. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doc
tor ordered.
Zoloft may be taken with or without food on a full or empty stomach. If your doctor tells you to take it a certain way, follow your doctor's instructions.
You may have
to take Zoloft for 4 weeks or longer before you begin to feel better. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits during this time. Also, if you are taking this medicine for depression, y
ou may need to keep taking it for 6 months or longer to help prevent the return of the depression.
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Overdosage
Human Experience:
There have been 3 cases of sertraline overdosage (approximately 4 to 10 times the maximum recommended daily dose). These 3 patients recovered completely without the need for spec
ific therapy
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Before Using This Medicine
Pregnancy¡XOne study looked at the babies of 147 women who took Zoloft either at the beginning of pregnancy or through the entire pregnancy. This study found no harmful effects of Zoloft on the babies
However, more study is needed to be sure that Zoloft is safe to use during pregnancy. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
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Possible Side Effect
Less common or rare side effects may include:
- frequent urination, hair loss, heart attack, hemorrhoids, hiccups, high blood pressure, high pressure within the eye (glaucoma), hearing problems,
hot flushes, impotence, inability to stay seated, increased appetite, increased salivation, increased sex drive, inflamed nasal passages, inflammation of the penis, intolerance to light, irregular he
artbeat, itching, joint pains, kidney failure, lack of coordination, lack of sensation, leg cramps, menstrual problems, low blood pressure, migraine, movement problems,
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What Is It
Zoloft is prescribed for major depressive disorder¡Xa persistently low mood that interferes with everyday living. Symptoms may include loss of interest in your usual activities, disturbed sleep, chang
in appetite, constant fidgeting or lethargic movement, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking or concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of suicide.
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Adverse Effects
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic: - Infrequent: Lymphadenopathy, purpura. Rare: Anemia, anterior chamber eye hemorrhage.
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