Zoloft is a depression
medicine that is in the category of prescription
antidepressants. Since Zoloft is only one of the
depression medications that are available at the
internet pharmacy, we have listed all of your choices
in the price comparison chart directly below. There
is also another source for Zoloft listed further
down the page.
Information About the Zoloft Medication
Uses
Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder(OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
(PMDD; a severe form of premenstrual syndrome).
Contraindications
Do not take Zoloft if you are allergic to any
ingredient in this medicine; you are currently
taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor; you
are taking pimozide. Check with your doctor before
taking Zoloft.
How to Use these Pills
How much medication you take and how often you
take it depends on many factors, including the
condition of the person being treated and the
age and weight of the patient in question.
If you have any questions about the amount and/or
frequency of the medicine you are taking, consult
your doctor. Carefully read the patient leaflet
provided with this medicine and reread it each
time you get this prescription refilled.
Take the Zoloft depression medication exactly
as prescribed by your health care provider. This
antidepressant should be taken once daily. Zoloft
may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or changes in
vision. Use caution while driving or performing
other tasks requiring alertness, coordination,
or physical dexterity. Avoid drinking alcohol
while taking Zoloft.
Do not take this depression medicine if you are
currently taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor
within the last 2 weeks. If you are uncertain
whether your other medications contain an MAO
inhibitor, check with your health care provider.
Do not start taking an MAO inhibitor until 2 weeks
after you stop taking Zoloft. Do not stop taking
this medication without first checking with your
doctor.
You should continue to take this medicine even
though you feel better. Do not give this medicine
to children under 18 years of age for less than
1 year, except to treat obsessive-compulsive behaviors
in children 6 years of age and older. Do not take
any other over-the-counter or prescription medications
without talking with your doctor. This includes
any herbal preparations or dietary supplements.
Do not take more of the Zoloft depression medication
than prescribed unless advised to do so by your
doctor or health care provider. Contact your health
care provider at once if you feel you have taken
too much of this medicine.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occurs:
Severe- Bizarre behavior; pounding in the chest;
chest pain; muscle disorder. Common- Weight loss;
failure to ejaculate; dry mouth; increased sweating;
drowsiness;tremor; tiredness; pain; stomach pain;
loss of appetite; constipation; diarrhea/loose
stools; indigestion; nausea; agitation; sleeplessness;
decreased sex drive;abnormal skin sensation; rash;
gas; vomiting; hot flushes; anxiety; nervousness;sore
throat; changes in vision; dizziness; headache.
Other Possible Effects - Painful erection; increased
appetite; back pain; weakness; general body discomfort;
weight increase; muscle pain; yawning; sexual
dysfunction; runny nose; ringing in the ears.
Zoloft Precautions
Before using this medicine, tell your health care
provider about any of the following: if you are
pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding;
if you are taking any prescription medicine (especially
CNS medications), nonprescription medicine, herbal
preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have
a history of seizures; if you have thoughts of
suicide; if you have impaired liver function;
if you have a history of substance abuse; if you
have a disease that affects your blood or metabolism;
if you have any other medical condition.
Notes
If you have any questions about this depression
medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist,
or health care provider. You should talk to your
doctor before you buy or use the Zoloft depression
medicine or any other prescription medications
that you find online.
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible.
If several hours have passed or if it is nearing
time for the next dose, do not double the dose
to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If
more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature (between
59 to 86 degrees F).
