Zoloft
Zoloft contains sertraline, an SSRI medication used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Sertraline hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Upjohn EESV
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 25-50 mg daily, which can be adjusted by your doctor up to 200 mg daily.
Method
Take Zoloft once a day, either in the morning or evening, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than 200 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling tired or sleepy, headache, dizziness
- •Nausea (feeling sick), diarrhea, dry mouth
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Problems with ejaculation (for men)
RARE
- •Shakiness or tremor, muscle problems (like stiffness, twitching), numbness or tingling
- •Upset stomach, constipation, vomiting, stomach pain
- •Changes in appetite, anxiety, nervousness, nightmares, grinding teeth
- •Vision problems, ringing in the ears
- •Fast heartbeat, hot flashes, sweating more than usual, rash
- •Back, joint, or muscle pain
- •Sexual problems (like low sex drive, irregular periods in women, erection problems in men)
- •Feeling generally unwell, chest pain, weakness, fever, weight changes
- •Severe skin reactions (like blistering rash)
- •Allergic reactions (swelling of face/lips, trouble breathing)
- •Yellow skin or eyes (signs of liver problems)
- •Serotonin syndrome (confusion, fast heartbeat, sweating, stiff muscles)
- •Seizures or convulsions
- •Manic episode (feeling extremely high, energetic, or irritable)
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
Important Warnings
- Do not take Zoloft if you are allergic to sertraline or any other ingredients.
- Do not take Zoloft with certain other medicines called MAO inhibitors or pimozide, as this can cause serious side effects.
- Talk to your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide, especially when starting the medicine.
- If you have a history of seizures, bipolar disorder, liver problems, heart conditions, or bleeding issues, tell your doctor before taking Zoloft.
- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Zoloft, as it can increase the amount of medicine in your body.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Serotonergic. A significant adverse effect is low serum sodium level. Increases risk of falls. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 12.2.2024)