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Side Effects
Less common or rare side effects may include:
- frequent urination, hair loss, heart attack, hemorrhoids, hiccups, high blood pressure, high pressure within the eye (glaucoma), hearing problems,
hot flushes, impotence, inability to stay seated, increased appetite, increased salivation, increased sex drive, inflamed nasal passages, inflammation of the penis, intolerance to light, irregular he
artbeat, itching, joint pains, kidney failure, lack of coordination, lack of sensation, leg cramps, menstrual problems, low blood pressure, migraine, movement problems,
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Special Wanring
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic: - Infrequent: Lymphadenopathy, purpura. Rare: Anemia, anterior chamber eye hemorrhage.
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Overdose
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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How to Use
Zoloft is available in capsule and oral concentrate forms. To prepare Zoloft oral concentrate, use the dropper provided. Measure out the amount of concentrate prescribed by your doctor and mix it with
4 ounces of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice. (Do not mix the concentrate with any other type of beverage.) Drink the mixture immediately; do not prepare it in advance fo
r later use. At times, a slight haze may appear after mixing, but this is normal.
Improvement with Zoloft may not be seen for several days to a few weeks. You should expect to keep taking it
for at least several months.
Zoloft may make your mouth dry. For temporary relief suck a hard candy, chew gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth.
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What is this medicine
Zoloft, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and panic attacks.
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Before Taking This Medicine
Older adults¡XIn studies done to date that have included elderly people, Zoloft did not cause different side effects or problems in older people than it did in younger adults. However, this medicine m
y be removed from the body more slowly in older adults. An older adult may receive a lower dose of Zoloft than a younger adult, especially when first starting treatment.
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