Zoloft


Zoloft Works On Depression

Zoloft works for depression, PTSD, panic disorder, and OCD, but it’s not completely understood, what is understood is Zoloft is a medicine that helps correct chemical imbalance of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a naturally chemical occurring in the brain that is involved in the message transmissions between nerve cells.

Treating people with Zoloft for depression, panic disorder, OCD, and PTSD has been very successful.

When will I start feeling better?
It takes a different amount of time for most everyone. You might start to feel better within 2 weeks or a month or it can take up to 6 weeks or two months. Even if you don’t start feeling better right away, it’s so important to keep taking your medicine as directed. People around you will probably see a change for the better before you will.

Will I have to take Zoloft for a long time?
The doctor will decide the length of time Zoloft treatment is right for you. It’s important to keep taking Zoloft as directed by your doctor. Even if you feel better, you should not stop taking Zoloft without talking to your doctor first.

Zoloft is habit forming?
In medical studies, it has been shown that Zoloft is not addictive and not habit forming.

Zoloft is approved to treat medical conditions for?
Zoloft is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and premenstrual dysphonic disorder.

Can Zoloft be taken with other medicines?
Be sure to tell your doctor what medicines you are taking. If you are taking a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), you should not take Zoloft. (MAOIs are used to treat depression and other conditions.) If you are not sure, ask your doctor if you are taking an MAOI.

So what are the most common side effects of Zoloft?
People taking Zoloft may have side effects. The most common effects include upset stomach, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, dry mouth, sexual side effects, feeling sleepy or tired, tremor, indigestion, sweating, feeling agitated, loss of appetite.

Clinical studies done with Zoloft Finds a few patients were bothered enough by side effects to stop taking their medicine. Tell your doctor about any side effects you may be experiencing. Your doctor may be able to adjust your treatment plan to help you feel better.

Weight gain and Zoloft?
Studies show that most people who take Zoloft do not have a problem with weight gain.

Additional Facts

Zoloft comes in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets.

If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, let your doctor know before taking Zoloft. Also make sure to tell your doctor if you plan to breast-feed your baby.

Zoloft is approved to treat PTSD in both women and men. More women than men were used in the Zoloft studies for PTSD, and women in the studies response were much better to Zoloft than men. For more facts only your doctor can tell you what this means for your treatment.

You should tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have, especially liver disease before trying Zoloft.

Can I still Drink Alcohol And Take Zoloft?

You should not drink alcohol if you take Zoloft. This includes beer, wine, and hard liquor. When Zoloft was studied, it did not increase the effects of alcohol, but using Zoloft with alcohol is not advised.

I am a Smoker can I still use Zoloft?

Smokers should ask there doctors

As with most medications remember to talk with your doctor and together you can work on a treatment plan that is best for you.