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Special Wanring
Disorders of Skin and Appendages: - Infrequent: Acne, alopecia, pruritus, erythematous rash, maculopapular rash, dry skin. Rare: Bullous eruption, dermatitis, erythema multiforme, abnormal hair textur
e, hypertrichosis, photosensitivity reaction, follicular rash, skin discoloration, abnormal skin odor, urticaria.
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Management of Overdoses:
Symptoms of overdose--may be more severe than side effects occurring at regular doses or several may occur together
- Anxiety ; drowsiness; nausea; serotonin syndrome (diarrhea, fever, in
creased sweating, mood or behavior changes, overactive reflexes, racing heartbeat, restlessness, shivering or shaking); unusually fast heartbeat; unusually large pupils; vomiting
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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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What Is It
Zoloft is prescribed for major depressive disorder¡Xa persistently low mood that interferes with everyday living. Symptoms may include loss of interest in your usual activities, disturbed sleep, chang
in appetite, constant fidgeting or lethargic movement, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking or concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of suicide.
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Side Effects of This Medicine
Less common or rare side effects may include:
- muscle cramps or weakness, need to urinate during the night, nosebleed, pain upon urination, prolonged erection, purplish spots on the skin, racing
heartbeat, rectal hemorrhage, respiratory infection/lung problems, ringing in the ears, rolling eyes, sensitivity to light, sinus inflammation, skin eruptions or inflammation, sleepwalking, sores on
tongue, speech problems, stomach and intestinal inflammation, swelling of the face and throat, swollen wrists and ankles, thirst, throbbing heartbeat, twitching, vaginal inflammation, hemorrhage or di
scharge, yawning
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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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