Zoloft

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Zoloft

Zoloft is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Zoloft affects chemicals in the brain Zoloft that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic Zoloft stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Zoloft may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Do not take Zoloft together with pimozide (Orap), or a monoamine Zoloft oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or Zoloft tranylcypromine (Parnate). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI before you can take Zoloft. After you stop taking Zoloft, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.

You may have thoughts Zoloft about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Zoloft is FDA-approved for children with Zoloft obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is not approved for treating depression in children. Your doctor will Zoloft need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

Call your doctor at once if Zoloft you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble Zoloft sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or Zoloft have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. SSRI antidepressants may Zoloft cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of Zoloft depression if you stop taking your antidepressant during pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you Zoloft become pregnant while taking Zoloft, do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor. Do not use Zoloft if you are using pimozide (Orap), or an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect),or Zoloft selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam). Serious and sometimes fatal reactions can occur when these medicines are taken with Zoloft. You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you can take Zoloft. After you stop taking Zoloft, you must wait at least 14 days Zoloft before you start taking an MAOI. FDA pregnancy category C. SSRI antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose Zoloft mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop Zoloft taking your antidepressant during pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking Zoloft, do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor. It is not known whether Zoloft passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give Zoloft to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor. Zoloft is FDA-approved for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is not approved for treating Zoloft depression in children.