Here are answers to the most frequent question about Zoloft.

What is Zoloft and how does it work?
Zoloft is an SSRI antidepressant to treat depression and anxiety. Zoloft acts on the brain’s chemical imbalance to relieve and to treat the symptoms of depressive disorders.
How fast can I feel better with Zoloft?
Usually people begin to feel the Zoloft’s positive effect in 8 weeks of treatment. However, it is very individually: some people begin feeling better in a week or two. Do not discontinue Zoloft if you are not satisfied with it during first couple of days as it may worsen your condition.
What are the indication for Zoloft?
Zoloft is used to treat mood disturbances and anxiety disorders as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder in adults. Zoloft is also used for OCD in adolescents and children older than 6 years old.
What is the recommended term of treatment with Zoloft?
Usually all antidepressants are taken for minimum 6 to 12 months. Zoloft is not an exception, however, the proper length of treatment can be decided only by the doctor on an individual basis. Even if you feel great after 4 months of being on Zoloft, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first to prevent the relapse of the depression symptoms.
Is Zoloft good to treat PMDD?
PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, occurs if serotonin is imbalanced. Thus, Zoloft may help to relieve this state by balancing the level of serotonin in the body. It is not recommended to take Zoloft with other SSRIs or SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) as it may cause a serotonin syndrome that may be dangerous to life.
What are the most common adverse reaction of Zoloft?
Usually Zoloft is well tolerated, however some people may experience dry mouth, sleep disorders, decreased libido, dyspepsia, nausea, and sleepiness. If those side effects are bothersome, inform you doctor about them. With time, Zoloft side effects usually disappear. Zoloft is not known to cause weight gain.
If I take other medicines, can I take Zoloft online?
Tell your doctor about any medicine you’re taking. Be aware that Zoloft must not be taken with MAOI, antipsychotics, NSAIDs, and aspirin. The latter two may cause bleeding. Also, do not consume alcoholic drink during the treatment with Zoloft.

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