Buy Zoloft
WHAT IS IT
Sertraline is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors. Sertraline affects chemicals in your brain that may become
unbalanced and cause depression, panic or anxiety, or obsessive or
compulsive symptoms. Sertraline is used to treat depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Sertraline may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide.
WHAT TO KNOW
Do not stop taking sertraline without first talking to your doctor. It
may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better and you may
experience unpleasant side effects if you stop taking sertraline
suddenly.
HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION
- Take sertraline exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor
to explain them to you.
- Take each tablet with water.
- The Zoloft Oral Concentrate must be diluted before taking a dose.
Use the dropper provided to measure a dose of the liquid. Mix the
prescribed amount with 4 oz (one-half cup) of water, ginger ale,
lemon / lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice only. Do not use any
liquids other than those listed to dilute the concentrate. A slight
haze may appear after mixing, this is normal. Drink this mixture
immediately after mixing. Do not save any diluted concentrate for
later use.
- Try to take sertraline at the same time each day.
- Sertraline may be taken with or without food.
- Do not stop taking sertraline without first talking to your
doctor. It may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better
and you may experience unpleasant side effects if you stop taking
sertraline suddenly. Store sertraline at room temperature away from
moisture and heat.
WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed
dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
OVER DOSE
Seek emergency medical attention.
- Symptoms of a sertraline overdose include nausea, vomiting,
tremor, seizures, agitation, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged
pupils.
SIDE EFFECTS
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking sertraline and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency
medical treatment:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
- an irregular heartbeat or pulse
- low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness)
- high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or chills
or fever
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects,
continue taking sertraline and talk to your doctor:
- headache
- tremor, nervousness, or anxiety
- nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight
- sleepiness or insomnia; or decreased sex drive, impotence, or
difficulty having an orgasm
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not take sertraline if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),
or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and
sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have
been used together.
Before taking sertraline, tell your doctor if you have:
- liver disease
- have kidney disease
- suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal
thoughts
.You may not be able to take sertraline, or you may need a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of
the conditions listed above. Sertraline is in the FDA pregnancy
category C. This means that it is unknown whether it will harm an
unborn baby. Do not take sertraline without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether sertraline
passes into breast milk. Do not take sertraline without first
talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Use caution
when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Sertraline may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you
experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use
alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness
while you are taking sertraline.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Do not take sertraline if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),
or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and
sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have
been used together.
Before taking sertraline, tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:
- A benzodiazepine including diazepam (Valium)
- alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- clorazepate (Tranxene)
- temazepam (Restoril)
- triazolam (Halcion), and others
- a tricyclic antidepressant including amitriptyline (Elavil)
- imipramine (Tofranil)
- doxepin (Sinequan)
- nortriptyline (Pamelor
- a phenothiazine including chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- thioridazine (Mellaril)
- fluphenazine (Prolixin)
- mesoridazine (Serentil)
- perphenazine (Trilafon)
- prochlorperazine (Compazine)
- and others
- lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others) or clozapine (Clozaril)
- sumatriptan (Imitrex)
- naratriptan (Amerge)
- rizatriptan (Maxalt)
- or zolmitriptan (Zomig)
- carbamazepine (Tegretol) or phenytoin (Dilantin)
- warfarin (Coumadin)
- digoxin (Lanoxin)
- cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); or bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
- and others
You may not be able to take sertraline, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking
any of the medicines listed above. Do not take the Zoloft Oral
Concentrate without first talking to your doctor if you are taking
disulfiram (Antabuse). The oral solution contains alcohol, which may
interact with disulfiram. Drugs other than those listed here may
also interact with sertraline. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist
before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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