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Zoloft

Sertraline Hydrochloride

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5.3  Effectiveness
6  Side Effects
6.4  Holistic Benefits

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The generic name of this medication is sertraline and brand name is Zoloft.

Zoloft Active Ingredients: sertraline hydrochloride.

Zoloft is manufactured and marketed by Pfizer Inc.

Mainly used in the treatment of depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Zoloft 5.92 6.2 4.29 36 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Zoloft, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 6.5% 12.9% 52.7% 20.4% 7.5%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.3% 13% 76.1% 7.6% 0%
Blood Pressure 3.3% 4.4% 88.9% 3.3% 0%
Breathing 3.3% 7.7% 83.5% 5.5% 0%
Confidence 7.1% 7.1% 39.8% 27.6% 18.4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.2% 7.4% 73.4% 14.9% 1.1%
Digestion 6.5% 17.2% 68.8% 7.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 8.7% 12.6% 11.7% 33% 34%
Energy 6% 16% 36% 34% 8%
Eyesight 2.2% 5.6% 86.7% 4.4% 1.1%
Memory 5.3% 9.5% 60% 15.8% 9.5%
Mental Clarity 8% 7% 37% 30% 18%
Pain 4.4% 3.3% 84.4% 6.7% 1.1%
Patience 6.9% 11.9% 27.7% 33.7% 19.8%
Sexual Health 8.5% 21.3% 59.6% 8.5% 2.1%
Skin Complexion 4.4% 7.8% 82.2% 3.3% 2.2%
Sleep 7.2% 18.6% 38.1% 27.8% 8.2%
Stress Level 6.9% 9.9% 30.7% 31.7% 20.8%
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Commonly Reported Zoloft Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 79.1% 9.3% 4.7% 4.7% 2.3%
Allergic Reaction 97.8% 1.1% 1.1% 0% 0%
Anxiety 72.4% 11.5% 8% 4.6% 3.4%
Blurred Vision 78.6% 7.1% 0% 14.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 85.7% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 54.6% 17.5% 11.3% 9.3% 7.2%
Change in Weight 50% 21.9% 6.2% 18.8% 3.1%
Cold Symptoms 85.7% 0% 7.1% 7.1% 0%
Confusion 64.3% 21.4% 0% 14.3% 0%
Constipation 80.3% 6.6% 7.9% 5.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 25% 50% 0% 0% 25%
Dehydration / Thirst 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Depression 56.2% 25% 12.5% 6.2% 0%
Diarrhea 70.2% 9.6% 10.6% 4.3% 5.3%
Difficulty Urinating 88.9% 7.4% 3.7% 0% 0%
Dizziness 60.6% 24.5% 8.5% 4.3% 2.1%
Drowsiness 62.8% 16.3% 14% 4.7% 2.3%
Dry Mouth 63.2% 14.7% 9.5% 7.4% 5.3%
Erectile Dysfunction 98.1% 0% 0% 0% 1.9%
Eye / Vision Problems 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Fatigue 58.6% 13.8% 13.8% 8% 5.7%
Gas 80% 6.7% 0% 6.7% 6.7%
Headache 67.7% 14% 9.7% 1.1% 7.5%
Indigestion 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Insomnia 63.7% 15.4% 6.6% 7.7% 6.6%
Irregular Heartbeat 71.4% 7.1% 14.3% 7.1% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 74.1% 11.8% 7.1% 4.7% 2.4%
Mood Swings 57.1% 28.6% 7.1% 7.1% 0%
Movement Problems 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Nausea 62.4% 20.4% 6.5% 6.5% 4.3%
Nervousness 70.3% 15.4% 9.9% 1.1% 3.3%
Rapid Heartbeat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 62.3% 15.1% 15.1% 7.5% 0%
Ringing in Ears 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 71.9% 8.8% 5.3% 5.3% 8.8%
Stomach Ache 71.4% 21.4% 0% 7.1% 0%
Sweating 66.7% 11.1% 14.8% 3.7% 3.7%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 33.3% 0% 0% 66.7% 0%
Tremors 88.9% 7.4% 3.7% 0% 0%
Vomiting 50% 0% 0% 25% 25%
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Less Commonly Reported Zoloft Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 85.2% 11.1% 0% 3.7% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 92.6% 3.7% 0% 3.7% 0%
Blurred Vision 89.9% 4.3% 1.4% 2.9% 1.4%
Breathing Difficulties 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 53.3% 20% 20% 5% 1.7%
Confusion 88.9% 7.4% 3.7% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 92.3% 0% 0% 7.7% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 14.3% 71.4% 14.3% 0% 0%
Depression 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Disorientation 92.6% 7.4% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Double Vision 96.2% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Drowsiness 40% 20% 40% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 77.8% 7.4% 7.4% 7.4% 0%
Euphoria 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Fainting 96.4% 3.6% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 88.9% 3.7% 7.4% 0% 0%
Hallucinations 96.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 88.9% 7.4% 3.7% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 86.7% 10% 1.7% 1.7% 0%
Increased Urination 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
Indigestion 83.9% 6.5% 6.5% 3.2% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 42.9% 28.6% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Liver Damage 96.7% 1.6% 0% 1.6% 0%
Loss of Consciousness 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Movement Problems 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 72.9% 12.5% 8.3% 4.2% 2.1%
Sexual Dysfunction 22.2% 33.3% 22.2% 22.2% 0%
Skin Problems 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
Skin Rash 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Reflexes 96.3% 0% 3.7% 0% 0%
Slurred Speech 96.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 86.9% 6.6% 3.3% 1.6% 1.6%
Tremors 20% 40% 40% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Zoloft
Since taking Zoloft Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 0.8%
Blindness 1.6%
Fall 7.9%
Hallucination 0.8%
Heart attack 1.6%
Hospitalization 0.8%
Seizure 1.6%
Stroke 0.8%
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User Comments about Zoloft
09 Nov 2011 Zoloft, or better yet SSRI's were a nightmare for our family. Our teenage son was put on it was not a fit. We had 23 visits to ER with severe nausea, vomitting, and diareahh ..he had difficulty breathing and would be so dehydrated an IV drip was the only solution...he was never an anxious child. No one could tell us what waas going on....even after years of every test in the book....we told them he was on zoloft but no one seemed to put it together...it wasn't until i started reading other people's experiences that i realized this zoloft was not for him...he talked about mental capacity declining...would blank out thoughts wise...or feel like a zombie...and the anxiety got worse due to the life threatening medical issues....he lost so much weight it looked as though he had anorexia...he's off of it now and thankgod! He's been great ever since...got a job ...shows emotion....mental workings have returned....This drug may work for some ...but if your limbs are a jerking and your heart is a racing or you have nausea or it just doesn't feel right get the hell off of it....it hasn't been around long enough to know the long term effects...our son has gone natural..as exercising can provide one with the serotonin the brain needs....what finally did it for us was seeiing the class action law suits against Zoloft ......beware ...and good for you if you say it works...but pay close attention to the signs....hey and that's part of zoloft's charm...you think you feel better as our son did but his brain wasn't functioning well for him to even make that decision...zoloft skewed everything!
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19 Oct 2011 Zoloft may be a small pill but for me it produces mighty results. Without zoloft I am a quivering mass of nerves, with it I can function like a normal person.
   —Posted by Rosy Posy
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07 Sep 2011 At the begining it actually worked for my pain but then it stopped working.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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26 Aug 2011 I hated it...I went to the doctor to change my prescription or I was going off my med altogether...It was not worth living with a migraine every day for four weeks
   —Posted by laf4real
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07 Jul 2011 I was only on Zoloft for 3 days. As far as mood, it seemed fine, but I have a very high sex drive and was completely unable to climax.....alone or with my partner. I immediately discontinued use when this happened
   —Posted by Austinsmom
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