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Zoloft is a serotonin reuptake blocker which is a kind of antidepressant drug (psychiatric drug).

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Generic Drug

Sertraline

Side Effects

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Constipation
Diarrhea
Feeling anxious
Headache
Nausea
Nervousness
Sleepiness
Tremor
Heartburn
Loss of strength
Vision loss
Vision distortion
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

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Suicidal thoughts

Treats

Clinical depression
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OCPD (obsessive compulsive personality disorder)
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Panic disorder
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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On zoloft (sertraline) and feeling worse, can't think/focus. What do you suggest?

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What should I do if I haven't felt any change after taking zoloft (sertraline) for almost 4 weeks?

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Does Zoloft (sertraline) make you gain weight? I've put on 30 lbs in two months and I can't loose it

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I feel like i've lost myself while being on zoloft (sertraline) but i can't stop taking it what should i do?

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MDD controlled w/Zoloft. The last few days I'm disinterested, feel worthless, just want to lay in bed. Hasn't been this bad in a while. Advice?

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I am suppose to take my meds. (Zoloft (sertraline) 25mg) at 9 but won't be home until maybe 10? Is it bad to miss it maybe an hour? 4th day on it

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Im Currently On Zoloft (sertraline) 50mg. If I Don't See Any Changes And My Doctor Bumps Up The Medication, Am I Basically Starting Over With Time?

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I started Zoloft (sertraline) about a month ago but I still feel anxious all the time, and my depression hasn't gotten much better. Do I need something else?

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I've been on Zoloft (sertraline) for 3 months now for anxiety. I've gone from 50 to 100 to 150mg (current).. It hasn't seemed to have ANY effect..what should I do?

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Zoloft (sertraline) has helped my anxiety but Now I feel in between emotions. I don't get overly excited like I use to and I don't get down as much.Is this normal?

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A 45-year old asked:

What if I'm already on Zoloft (sertraline) & have been for years (50 mg) but now it doesn't seem to be helping at all & I am seeing that I must be very depressed. ?

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I've been on zoloft (sertraline) 150mg for years now and my anxiety is under control but the last few days i can't sleep and im not anxious i done get it,what coul?

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What is the equivelant dosage of for 100mg of Zoloft (sertraline) . My doctor is thinking of changing me from Zoloft (sertraline) because it doesn't seem to be working?

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Can't Zoloft (sertraline) make u sweat very badly even at night and resemble lymphoma sweats?

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A 25-year old male asked:

My pdoc said that I can up the Zoloft (sertraline) dose from 150 to 200mg if I feel 150 doesn't help enough. Would upping it be wise? (I had 0 side effects so far)

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I was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for my anxiety and depression. And. That pill didn't help at all. What other medications can I talk to my Dr about taking ins.

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can zoloft (sertraline) have a ne?

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Is sertraline, zoloft (sertraline)?

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Can zoloft (sertraline) make you ichy?

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Can you cut zoloft (sertraline) in half?

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Can you cut Zoloft (sertraline) in half?

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Could zoloft (sertraline) be cut in half?

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Does zoloft (sertraline) come in 15mg dose?

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Can zoloft (sertraline) cause irritability?

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Does Zoloft (sertraline) work for anxiety too?

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Can zoloft (sertraline) a total libido killer?

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Can kids get hi off their zoloft (sertraline)?

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Can 15 mg's of zoloft (sertraline) do anything?

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