What Does Zoloft Help?
Pronounced: (SER-truh-leen)
Uses
Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number...
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Member Medication Review: Zoloft
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05/28/07 #10: Maxalt and Zoloft? Migraine preventives?
Full Question: About 18 months ago, I was first treated by a neurologist. I tried several medications for migraines and began to use Maxalt... Read more »
Withdrawal from Zoloft
How long does withdrawal from Zoloft take, and are there any serious side effects that will damage the brain?As far as we know, SSRI... Read more »
06/18/07 #6: Triptans, Zoloft, and serotonin syndrome?
Full Question: I am a 59 year old female with a history of migraine headaches. I have found great success with Imitrex Nasal spray, giving... Read more »
05/21/07 #5: Doctor says no Imigran (Imitrex) with sertraline...
Full Question: I have suffered very severe migraines since I was about 4 years old, and I am now 26. I have tried many different... Read more »
From Our Sources
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionStaying physically, mentally, and socially active may help reduce the risk of depression in older age.ReferencesCassano P, Fava M. Mood... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
See: Depression - major for more information about medications and other therapies used to treat depression.The first step is to address any physical... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
Zoloft, Lexapro best of the new antidepressants: study
Italian researchers have found that Lexapro and Zoloft are the best of 12 new-generation antidepressants, while reboxetine (sold as Vestra and... Read more »
Stopping Zoloft boosts PMS relapse risk: study
A new study has found that relapse is common among women with severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) who stop taking the antidepressant Zoloft to treat... Read more »
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