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Total Zoloft reports: 700.Zoloft FDA safety alerts: 2002 2004 2005 .
Reported deaths: 50 Reported hospitalizations: 198.
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Zoloft Side Effects Report #5238882-6Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukoencephalomyelitis. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, PAXIL. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5239973-6
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 224.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, blood calcium decreased, blood creatinine abnormal, hyperkalaemia. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, ANAPRIL, TAMSULOSIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LASIX, NORVASC. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5240143-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 09, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, panic reaction and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, arthralgia, memory impairment. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, ADVAIR DISKUS, SEROQUEL, LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5240806-2
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental impairment and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, pancreatitis. ZOLOFT dosage: 50 MG, EACH MORNING. During the same period patient was treated with CATAPRES, STRATTERA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5241239-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with postpartum depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, feeling abnormal, gastric disorder, ocular discomfort, tinnitus, vision blurred, weight decreased. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5241316-9
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 118.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, depressive symptom, feeling abnormal, mania, weight increased. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KLONOPIN, METHOTREXATE, THYROID, LOVASTATIN, DYAZIDE, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5241382-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 105.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, depression. ZOLOFT dosage: 75 MG 1X/DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5241428-X
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, insomnia and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide, condition aggravated, depression. ZOLOFT dosage: 25 MG AND 50 MG ONCE A DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX AND TRAZODONE. Patient died on 01/26/2007.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5241608-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, depressed mood, emotional disorder, tobacco abuse. ZOLOFT dosage: 50 MILLIGRAMS DAILY. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5243108-3
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, weighting 220.9 lb, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, delusion, dementia alzheimer's type, diabetes mellitus, feeling abnormal, hallucination. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARICEPT, AVANDIA, ACTOS, NAMENDA, GLIMEPIRIDE, ATENOLOL, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5243205-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, weighting 224.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, blood calcium decreased, blood creatinine abnormal, hyperkalaemia. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, ANAPRIL, TAMSULOSIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LASIX, NORVASC. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5243259-3
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 130.5 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, depression, disorientation, head injury, loss of consciousness. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXAN, TOFRANIL, RESLIN, MIRADOL, ETIZOLAM, HALCION, SILECE, DORAL. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5243595-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 35.00 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: congenital central nervous system anomaly, convulsion. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5243688-8
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event, anorgasmia, anxiety, libido decreased. ZOLOFT dosage: 100 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ORTHO TRI. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5244352-1
Physician from FRANCE reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, intentional overdose, lipase increased, suicide attempt. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5244372-7
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.9 lb, was diagnosed with pain, intervertebral disc disorder and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract operation, sight disability, visual field defect. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA, ZANAFLEX, NAPROSYN, OMEGA. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5245596-5
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with depression, anorexia, nausea and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, diarrhoea, dysstasia, hypokalaemia, hypothyroidism, nausea, sensation of heaviness. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:50MG. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, GLYCYRON, ARTIST, DOGMATYL, GASMOTIN, TOFRANIL, LEXOTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5245766-6
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, fracture, nervous system disorder, urinary retention. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG. During the same period patient was treated with EVAMYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5245771-X
Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed level of consciousness, headache, hyperhidrosis, nausea. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5246614-0
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 68.78 lb, was diagnosed with abnormal behaviour and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, agitation, diarrhoea, eye rolling, hypertonia, rhabdomyolysis, serotonin syndrome. ZOLOFT dosage: 50 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5246946-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal dreams, depression, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorder. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, TRAZODONE. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5253576-9
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 139.1 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bulimia nervosa, depression, feeling abnormal, nightmare, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, paranoid type, self mutilation, suicidal ideation. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5253626-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: developmental delay, feeling abnormal, headache, tachycardia. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5253648-9
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, irritability, malaise, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5253649-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral palsy, panic attack, social phobia. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5254060-9
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperventilation and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dysgeusia, insomnia, liver function test abnormal, malaise, nausea, palpitations, weight decreased. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:50MG. During the same period patient was treated with CERCINE. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5254553-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with depression, anorexia, nausea and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, asthenia, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, dysstasia, fatigue, hypokalaemia, hypothyroidism. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:50MG. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, GLYCYRON, ARTIST, DOGMATYL, GASMOTIN, TOFRANIL, LEXOTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5254593-5
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back disorder, back pain, body height decreased, disability, feeling abnormal, rotator cuff repair, scar, sensory disturbance, stress. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHANTIX, CLONIDINE, LORTAB, PREMARIN. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5254842-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with depression, insomnia and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, intentional self-injury, loss of consciousness, suicide attempt, vomiting. ZOLOFT dosage: 1250 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5254889-7
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 7.50 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral cyst, congenital central nervous system anomaly, feeding disorder neonatal, polydactyly, tremor. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5256319-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 93.00 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: affect lability, agitation, anxiety, condition aggravated, restlessness. ZOLOFT dosage: 25 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5256774-3
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, post procedural complication, spinal operation. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5256922-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, postpartum depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ventricular septal defect. ZOLOFT dosage: 50MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5257822-7
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:50MG. Patient died on 10/20/2006.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5258106-3
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:50MG. Patient died on 10/01/2006.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5258157-9
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilic pneumonia. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:150MG. During the same period patient was treated with MYSLEE, DEPAS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5258164-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.1 lb, was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, insomnia, nasopharyngitis, nausea, vomiting, weight increased. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN HCT, PREVACID, ALLEGRA, LIPITOR, NASONEX, VITAMIN CAP, CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5259240-4
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.1 lb, was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, dizziness, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, insomnia, nasopharyngitis, nausea, retching. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN HCT, PREVACID, ALLEGRA, LIPITOR, NASONEX, VITAMIN CAP, CALCIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5259770-5
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, gait disturbance. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:75MG. During the same period patient was treated with LUDIOMIL, ANAFRANIL, NOCBIN, FLUNITRAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5261186-2
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from PORTUGAL on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness, delirium, parosmia. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, ANTITHYROID PREPARATIONS, ANTIHYPERTENSIVES. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5261195-3
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOLOFT problem on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, insomnia, asthma, nasopharyngitis and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, foot fracture, loss of consciousness, nervous system disorder, urinary retention. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EVAMYL, DEPAS, CLARITIN, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, HOKUNALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5261217-X
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina unstable. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DANAZOL, LEVOCARNITINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5261281-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 143.1 lb, was diagnosed with feeling of relaxation and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, disturbance in attention. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHANTIX, ADVAIR DISKUS, BENTYL. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5264116-2
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: guillain-barre syndrome. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5265406-X
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, delusion, depressed level of consciousness, irritability, somnolence, suicidal ideation. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONSTAN, MYSLEE, LOXOPROFEN, SEPAZON, CLEAMINE, ZYPREXA. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5265544-1
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, dizziness. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:50MG. During the same period patient was treated with TOFRANIL. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5266569-2
Physician from GERMANY reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness, hypomania. ZOLOFT dosage: DAILY DOSE:100MG. During the same period patient was treated with MARCUMAR, TAMBOCOR, SALOFALK. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5267669-3
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MONISTAT. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5267677-2
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported ZOLOFT problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, uterine haemorrhage, vaginitis bacterial, oral contraception and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abortion, alcoholism, amenorrhoea, anxiety, bipolar disorder, blood pressure decreased, breast pain, confusional state. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROVERA, TINIDAZOLE, DIANE, RIVOTRIL, PAROXETINE, CLONAZEPAM, PIROXICAM. Patient recovered.
Zoloft Side Effects Report #5267681-4
ZOLOFT problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and was treated with ZOLOFT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess intestinal, asthenia, hyponatraemia, sigmoiditis. ZOLOFT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BROMAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Sertraline
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a697048.html
(ser' tra leen)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as sertraline during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant.You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take sertraline or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking sertraline, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor.The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with sertraline. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/antidepressants_MG_2007.pdf.No matter what your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your parent, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). It is also used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Sertraline is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Sertraline comes as a tablet and a concentrate (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily in the morning or evening. To treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, sertraline is taken once a day, either every day of the month or on certain days of the month. Take sertraline at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take sertraline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Sertraline concentrate must be diluted before use. Immediately before taking it, use the provided dropper to remove the amount of concentrate your doctor has told you to take. Mix the concentrate with 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of water, ginger ale, lemon or lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice. Do not mix the concentrate with any liquids other than the ones listed. Drink immediately.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of sertraline and gradually increase your dose, not more than once a week.
It may take a few weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of sertraline. Continue to take sertraline even if you feel well. Do not stop taking sertraline without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Sertraline is also used sometimes to treat headaches and sexual problems. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking sertraline,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to sertraline or any other medications. Before taking sertraline liquid concentrate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to latex.
- tell your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks, or if you are taking pimozide (Orap). Your doctor will probably tell you not to take sertraline. If you stop taking sertraline, you should wait at least 2 weeks before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
- do not take disulfiram (Antabuse) while taking sertraline concentrate.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants (mood elevators) such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); cimetidine (Tagamet); diazepam (Valium); digoxin (Lanoxin); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for anxiety, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, and seizures; medications for irregular heartbeat such as flecainide (Tambocor) and propafenone (Rythmol); oral medications for diabetes such as tolbutamide (Orinase); medications for migraine headaches such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); sedatives; sibutramine (Meridia); sleeping pills; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had seizures or liver or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking sertraline, call your doctor.
- you should know that sertraline may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking sertraline.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Sertraline may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- constipation
- vomiting
- dry mouth
- gas or bloating
- loss of appetite
- weight changes
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- excessive tiredness
- headache
- pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
- nervousness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- sore throat
- changes in sex drive or ability
- excessive sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- blurred vision
- seizures
- abnormal bleeding or bruising
- hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
Sertraline may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- hair loss
- changes in sex drive or ability
- drowsiness
- excessive tiredness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- rapid, pounding or irregular heartbeat
- nausea
- dizziness
- excitement
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- seizures
- hallucinating (hearing voices or seeing things that do not exist)
- unconsciousness
- fainting
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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