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Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An overdose of Zoloft can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Common symptoms of Zoloft ov
erdose include:
- Agitation, dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, sleepiness, tremor, vomiting
Other possible symptoms include coma, stupor, fainting, convulsions, delirium, hallucination
s, mania, high or low blood pressure, and slow, rapid, or irregular heartbeat
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Pregnancy¡XOne study looked at the babies of 147 women who took Zoloft either at the beginning of pregnancy or through the entire pregnancy. This study found no harmful effects of Zoloft on the babies
However, more study is needed to be sure that Zoloft is safe to use during pregnancy. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
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Side Effects
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Decreased sexual desire or ability
- Breast tenderness or enlargement; fast or irregular h
eartbeat; fast talking and excited feelings or actions that are out of control; fever ; inability to sit still; low blood sodium (confusion, convulsions [seizures], drowsiness, dryness of mouth, i
ncreased thirst, lack of energy); nose bleeds ; red or purple spots on skin; restlessness; serotonin syndrome (diarrhea, fever, increased sweating, mood or behavior changes, overactive reflexes, r
acing heartbeat, restlessness, shivering or shaking); skin rash, hives, or itching; unusual or sudden body or facial movements or postures;
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What is this Drug
Zoloft (SER-tra-leen) is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Zoloft belongs to a group of medicines known as sele
ctive serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.
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How should this medicine be used?
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor, to benefit your condition as much as possible. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doc
tor ordered.
Zoloft may be taken with or without food on a full or empty stomach. If your doctor tells you to take it a certain way, follow your doctor's instructions.
You may have
to take Zoloft for 4 weeks or longer before you begin to feel better. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits during this time. Also, if you are taking this medicine for depression, y
ou may need to keep taking it for 6 months or longer to help prevent the return of the depression.
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Special Wanring
General: - Frequent: Asthenia. Infrequent: Malaise, generalized edema, rigors, weight decrease, weight increase. Rare: Enlarged abdomen, halitosis, otitis media, aphthous stomatitis.
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