What does it do?
This product is primarily used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. It works by prolonging the effect of serotonin, an important chemical in the brain.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, the following national suicide hotlines are available in the U.S. to help you: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Usage:
Zoloft is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Depression | 70% |
| Anxiety | 51% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 7% |
| Menopausal Symptoms | 5% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3% |
| Weight Loss | 2% |
| Neuropathic Pain | 2% |
General Information:
- 7.2
- Zoloft Average Satisfaction Score
- 88% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Zoloft.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 38,000 users taking Zoloft (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Zoloft (Sertraline)
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Does anyone know if you can crush up Zoloft and put it in water and take it instead of swallowing it?
- 14 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-02 20:12:42
I take 50Mg of Zoloft and 25mg. Metoprolol 2 times a day... I seen they can interact with each other.. Is it something I should be very concerned about? I was very nervous about taking these meds to begin with. Thank you.. Carrie 37..
- 37 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-11-13 08:16:53
I am a 57 year old female and started Soloft 50mg a couple of months ago. I had a very bad couple of days after the first dose. I quit taking it then. My doctor wanted me to start it again but at 25mg dose. I took it one time and was sick for three days. It made my ears ring terribly, sick stomach, weak, dizzy and just felt terrible. I will never take this med again!!
- 57 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-10-26 13:49:51
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