How it works
It works by increasing the levels of certain chemical substances in the brain and thus helps in relieving the depressive symptoms.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse severe
- Abnormal ejaculation severe
- Aggression or anger severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Drowsiness severe
- Increased sweating severe
- Trouble sleeping
- Weight loss
- Constipation
- Painful urination
Uses of Zoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s
What is it prescribed for?
- DepressionZoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is used to treat the symptoms of depression like feeling sad, irritable and devoid of energy.
- Obsessive Compulsive DisorderZoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is used to treat the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder like repetitive thoughts and behaviour.
- Panic disorderZoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is used to treat the symptoms of panic disorder like sweating, breathing problem, weakness and numbness in hands.
- Posttraumatic Stress DisorderZoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is used to treat the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder which develop in a patient after a shocking or scary traumatic condition or an accident.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderZoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder like severe depression, irritability, and tension before menstruation.
- Social Anxiety DisorderZoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is used to treat the symptoms of social anxiety disorder like extreme fear of being watched, red face or blushing, avoiding social situations and staying quite.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 4.5 to 8.4 hours.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.
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Safe with Alchohol?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Occasional side effects like sleeplessness, restlessness should be monitored.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Zoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s .
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Zoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s is not recommended in the patients for at least 14 days after discontinuation of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Occasional side effects like sleeplessness, restlessness should be monitored.
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Suicidal thoughts
This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in the children, adolescents and young adults with the major depressive disorder or other psychiatric disorder. Patient’s caretakers should be educated about the symptoms of depression. Any symptoms of change in the behavior should be reported to the doctor.
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Weight loss
Significant weight loss is observed in the patients treated with this medicine. Frequent monitoring of body weight is necessary. Any changes in the body weight should be reported to the doctor.
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Abnormal bleeding
This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding especially in the patients receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, and warfarin. Monitoring of blood cells count should be performed. Any symptoms of abnormal bleeding should be reported to the doctor.
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Low sodium levels
This medicine is known to lower the sodium levels in the body. This risk is more in the elderly population and in the patients receiving diuretics. Monitoring of sodium levels should be performed. Any symptoms of unsteadiness, headache, difficulty in concentration should be reported to the doctor.
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Hypomania or mania
A Small proportion of patients receiving this medication experienced mania or hypomanic symptoms. Any symptoms of change in the behavior should be reported to the doctor immediately. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms appear.
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Seizures
Patients receiving this medication experienced seizures. It is not recommended in the patients with the history of unstable epilepsy. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms appear.
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Withdrawal symptoms
This medicine should not be discontinued abruptly. It may cause withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, sleep disturbances and anxiety. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
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Impaired liver function
This medicine should be used with caution in the patients with the mild to moderate liver injury. It is not recommended in the patients with the severe liver injury.
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Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for the children less than 6 years of age.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines
- Ciprofloxacin moderate
- Clozapine severe
- Ondansetron severe
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs moderate
Disease interactions
- severeThis medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in the patients with depression. Patients caretakers should be educated about these symptoms. Any changes in the behavior should be reported to the doctor immediately.
- moderateThis medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in the patients with depression. Patients caretakers should be educated about these symptoms. Any changes in the behavior should be reported to the doctor immediately.
Lab interactions
General Instructions
Take Zoloft tablet 100 mg 20’s as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The treatment should be started at lower doses and increase the dose gradually based on the response. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor
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