⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Zoloft (sertraline) is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants. It is approved for multiple anxiety and mood disorders and has a favorable side effect profile compared to older antidepressants.
How It Works
Zoloft increases serotonin levels by blocking its reuptake in the brain, helping regulate mood, anxiety, and emotional stability.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Major depressive disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
🧪 Required Lab Monitoring
Your healthcare provider will order these tests to monitor your treatment:
Liver Function Test
Baseline if history of liver disease
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Order Tests Online →⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Sexual dysfunction
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Serotonin syndrome
- Severe allergic reactions
- Low sodium levels (hyponatremia)
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Taking MAO inhibitors
- Taking pimozide
- Taking disulfiram (liquid form)
- Within 14 days of stopping MAOIs
📢 Important Warnings
- Monitor for worsening depression or suicidal thoughts
- Do not stop suddenly - taper under medical supervision
- May interact with other medications