| Patient Education Monograph |
| Sertraline HCl Tablets (SIR-truh-leen
HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide) |
| Common Brand Name(s) |
| Zoloft Tablet |
| Uses |
| This medicine is used to treat
depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), panic
disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD; a severe form
of premenstrual syndrome). |
| Contraindications |
| Do not take this medicine if you are
allergic to any ingredient in this medicine; you are
currently taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor;
you are taking pimozide |
| How To Use |
| How much medicine you take and how
often you take it depends on many factors, including
the condition being treated and the age and weight of
the patient. If you have any questions about the
amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are
taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully
read the patient leaflet provided with this medicine
and reread it each time you get this prescription
refilled. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by
your health care provider. This medication should be
taken once daily. This medicine may cause dizziness,
drowsiness, or changes in vision. Use caution while
driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness,
coordination, or physical dexterity. Avoid drinking
alcohol while taking this medicine. Do not take this
medicine if you are currently taking or have taken an
MAO inhibitor within the last 2 weeks. If you are
uncertain whether your other medications contain an
MAO inhibitor, check with your health care provider.
Do not start taking an MAO inhibitor until 2 weeks
after you stop taking this medicine. Do not stop
taking this medication without checking with your
doctor. Continue to take this medicine even though you
feel better. Do not give this medicine to children
under 18 years of age for less than 1 year, except to
treat obsessive-compulsive behaviors in children 6
years of age and older. Do not take any other
over-the-counter or prescription medications without
talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal
preparations or dietary supplements. Do not take more
medication than prescribed unless advised to do so by
your doctor or health care provider. Contact your
health care provider at once if you feel you have
taken too much of this medicine. |
| Side Effects |
| Every medicine can cause side effects,
but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell
your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following
occurs: Severe- Bizarre behavior; pounding in the
chest; chest pain; muscle disorder. Common- Weight
loss; failure to ejaculate; dry mouth; increased
sweating; drowsiness;tremor; tiredness; pain; stomach
pain; loss of appetite; constipation; diarrhea/loose
stools; indigestion; nausea; agitation; sleeplessness;
decreased sex drive;abnormal skin sensation; rash;
gas; vomiting; hot flushes; anxiety; nervousness;sore
throat; changes in vision; dizziness; headache. Other-
Painful erection; increased appetite; back pain;
weakness; general body discomfort; weight increase;
muscle pain; yawning; sexual dysfunction; runny nose;
ringing in the ears. |
| Precautions |
| Before using this medicine, tell your
health care provider about any of the following: if
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or
breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription
medicine (especially CNS medications), nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
if you have a history of seizures; if you have
thoughts of suicide; if you have impaired liver
function; if you have a history of substance abuse; if
you have a disease that affects your blood or
metabolism; if you have any other medical condition |
| Common Zoloft
Misspellings |
| Zoeloft, Zolloft, Zolof |
| Notes |
| If you have any questions about this
medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or
health care provider |
| Missed Dose |
| If a dose is missed, take it as soon as
possible. If several hours have passed or if it is
nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose
to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more
than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or
pharmacist. |
| Storage |
| Store at controlled room temperature
(between 59 to 86 degrees F). |
| Other Zoloft Drug Comparison
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