This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor . It is used for treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It may be used to treat panic disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. It may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD; a severe form of premenstrual syndrome) or social anxiety disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to Take

Use Zoloft as directed by your doctor. Zoloft treatment should be administered at a dose of 25 mg once daily. After one week, the dose should be increased to 50 mg once daily. While Depressive Disorder you must take 50 mg daily.

Warning and Precautions

Zoloft may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Zoloft with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Do not drink alcohol while you are using Zoloft . Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do not take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Zoloft for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Zoloft may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Symptoms may include coma, fainting, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, hair loss, hallucinations, seizures, severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, tremor. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately if you think you take too much medicine.

Storage

Store Zoloft at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zoloft out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects are: anxiety, constipation, decreased sexual desire or ability, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased sweating, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, stomach upset, tiredness, trouble sleeping, vomiting, weight loss.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Zoloft. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.