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Zoloft for anxiety; Dosages, interactions, and more

Living with anxiety can make daily life difficult. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available for anxiety that can help people find relief from their symptoms. Zoloft is one medication that may help. In this guide, we’ll explain to you what Zoloft is and how to take it for anxiety.

Taking Zoloft for anxiety

Anxiety is a prevalent condition that affects people all over the world. An estimated 31% of all adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their life, and SingleCare’s anxiety survey found that 62% of respondents experienced some degree of anxiety. Zoloft is the brand name of a generic medication called sertraline. It’s a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that treats anxiety by slowing down the reabsorption of serotonin. Zoloft treats several mental health conditions:

Social anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Depression (also known as major depressive disorder)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Zoloft may treat anxiety if psychological treatments, like cognitive behavioral therapy, aren’t working or if your healthcare professional/psychiatrist thinks it will improve your quality of life in combination with other methods like therapy.

What’s the right Zoloft dosage for anxiety?

The right dosage of Zoloft for anxiety varies by the severity of anxiety and whether the patient has other medical conditions. In general, though, the initial therapeutic dosage of Zoloft for anxiety is 25 mg or 50 mg per day.

Zoloft tablets are available in three dosage strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. The maximum dose of Zoloft is 200 mg per day (which can be taken as two 100 mg tablets).

Most studies suggest that the most effective dose of Zoloft is 50 mg per day. This dose is proven to be the most effective and tolerable dose for most patients. People who don’t respond to 50 mg per day may be advised by their doctor to increase their dose of Zoloft by 50 mg per day at weekly intervals to a maximum of 200 mg per day. For example, a doctor might recommend taking 50 mg daily for one week, then 100 mg daily for one week, etc. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for use—and only change doses under the guidance and direction of your provider. Do not initiate dosage changes on your own.

Zoloft is also available in liquid form as an oral solution. The oral solution comes as a clear, colorless solution with a menthol scent that contains 20 mg of sertraline per mL, at 12% alcohol. It comes in a 60 mL bottle with a calibrated dropper with 25 mg and 50 mg measuring marks. Zoloft oral solution must be mixed (just before taking) into 4 ounces (one-half cup) of water, orange juice, lemonade, ginger ale, or lemon or lime soda before consumption.

Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for use and do not change the dose of Zoloft on your own. Symptoms of a Zoloft overdose may include seizures, coma, heart problems, high blood pressure, and serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur from the buildup of excess serotonin and requires emergency medical attention. If you think you overdosed on Zoloft, you can call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, but if your symptoms seem severe or life-threatening, you should call 911 and go directly to the emergency room.

When does Zoloft start working for anxiety?

Zoloft doesn’t work immediately, so don’t stop taking Zoloft if your symptoms don’t improve right away. It takes two to six weeks to start reducing anxiety symptoms. Some people may feel a reduction in their anxiety symptoms within the first week of taking Zoloft, but this shouldn’t be expected for everyone.

How does Zoloft make you feel?

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, some of the earliest signs that Zoloft is working are improvements in sleep, energy, or appetite. These improvements could happen one to two weeks into taking the medication.

More significant changes, like feeling less depressed or regaining interest in daily life, may take six to eight weeks to occur. Over time, many people will notice a substantial difference in their anxiety symptoms, and some people may eventually have no symptoms at all.

Side effects

Here are the most common side effects of Zoloft you may experience when you start taking it:

Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Lightheadedness
Dry mouth
Nausea
Diarrhea
Increased sweating
Restlessness
Sexual side effects like sexual dysfunction
Fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Nervousness

Some side effects may be more noticeable at first, but then disappear as your body gets used to the medicine.

Sexual side effects

Sometimes, individuals who take an antidepressant like Zoloft may experience sexual side effects. In men, symptoms may include delayed ejaculation, decreased sex drive, and/or problems getting or maintaining an erection—and in women, decreased sex drive and problems having an orgasm. Patients who are experiencing sexual side effects should consult their healthcare provider. Although it may feel uncomfortable to talk about these issues with your prescriber, it is very common and there are solutions available.

Serious side effects

Although it’s rare, Zoloft may cause more serious side effects like unusual weight loss, low sodium blood levels, increased risk of bleeding (especially when combined with certain drugs like blood thinners or NSAIDs), seizures, and serious allergic or skin reactions.

Serious allergic or skin reactions

While rare, having a serious allergic or skin reaction can be life-threatening and cause death. People with symptoms of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat) should get emergency medical help right away. Likewise, those with symptoms of a serious skin reaction (hives, blistering or peeling skin, red or purple rash, fever, burning eyes, sore throat) should seek emergency medical attention.

Increased risk of bleeding

SSRI drugs, including Zoloft, can increase the risk of bleeding (which may range from mild to life-threatening), especially when taken with certain other medications. Examples of these medicines include:

Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Celebrex (celecoxib), Mobic (meloxicam), or Motrin (ibuprofen)
Anticoagulants such as Coumadin (warfarin)
Antiplatelet drugs such as Plavix (clopidogrel)

Patients should discuss all the drugs they take with their healthcare professionals before taking Zoloft. This includes prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and supplements.

Warnings

Zoloft also comes with a black box warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A black box, or boxed, warning, is the strongest warning required by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Short-term studies have shown that antidepressants increased the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults compared to a placebo. However, people of any age who take Zoloft should be monitored, so seek medical advice right away if you’re taking Zoloft and start to have mood changes and/or suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Contraindications

Zoloft is not safe for everyone. Zoloft should not be used in:

People who are allergic to sertraline or any SSRI medication such as Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), or Lexapro (escitalopram)
People who have taken an MAOI drug in the last 14 days
People with moderate to severe liver problems (Child-Pugh Class B-C)

Additionally, Zoloft should never be stopped abruptly (with few exceptions, such as in the event of a life-threatening reaction). When it is time to stop taking Zoloft, the healthcare professional will provide a tapering schedule so that the medication is stopped safely and slowly, over a period of time. Stopping Zoloft abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, vertigo, shock sensations, confusion, sleep problems, and seizures.

There are also certain instances when Zoloft may be used with caution and close monitoring. Before taking Zoloft, tell your prescriber about all of the medications you take and all of your medical conditions, especially if you:

Consume alcohol
Are at risk of bleeding
Have liver problems
Have mental health conditions or a history of mental health conditions
Have glaucoma
Have electrolyte abnormalities
Have (or have a history of) heart or heart rhythm problems
Have a history of seizures

Interactions

Talk to your doctor about how to take Zoloft if you’re taking any of the following medications:

Other medications that increase serotonin because of the risk of serotonin syndrome (such as other antidepressants, opioid pain medications, muscle relaxants, cough suppressants, or migraine medications in the triptan drug class)
Disulfiram
Blood thinners such as warfarin
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen
St. John’s Wort
Lithium
Nardil (phenelzine)
Parnate (tranylcypromine)
Marplan (isocarboxazid)
Azilect (rasagiline)
Emsam (selegiline)
Orap (pimozide)

Zoloft taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or other drugs that increase serotonin (such as other antidepressants, triptans, and dextromethorphan which is found in cough and cold products) could cause serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening emergency that can cause hallucinations, seizures, comas, tremors, delirium, and other serious side effects.

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What is the most effective antidepressant for anxiety?

There is no single antidepressant that’s best for treating anxiety. What works for one person may not work for another. Depression symptoms will completely go away for about 1 out of every 3 people who take SSRIs, but more research still needs to be done on why SSRIs work for some people and not for others. Your healthcare provider is the best person to ask which antidepressant will be most effective for you.

“Other SSRI medications can be effective for anxiety such as Prozac or Celexa or Paxil, yet each has some side effects—notably lowered libido and weight gain,” says Uma Naidoo, MD, a psychiatrist at Mass General Hospital in Boston. “Benzodiazepines are very effective in the short term while under the care of a doctor, but these are potentially addicting medications and must be used with immense caution and only as a short-term measure, e.g., grief following the death of a family member,” says Dr. Naidoo. Benzodiazepines are controlled substances, and have the potential for abuse and dependence, and include drugs such as Klonopin (clonazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam).

As mentioned earlier, your healthcare provider is the best person to ask about how to treat anxiety. Medications can be effective in treating anxiety, but Dr. Naidoo says you may have other options as well. Some additional ways to combat anxiety, in combination with your prescription medication, may include:

Talk therapy: Patients with anxiety can benefit from regular sessions with a therapist.
Physical exercise: Regular physical exercise (as approved by your doctor) can be helpful to many people, improving symptoms of anxiety and helping you sleep better, in addition to improving overall health. Talk to your doctor about an exercise plan that is appropriate for you.
Mindfulness and breathing exercises: Mindfulness can help people focus on the present and help reduce anxiety and depression.
Dietary changes: Eating regular, healthy meals will help keep your blood sugar steady, avoiding that jittery feeling from low blood sugar, which may add to anxiety. A registered dietician is often covered by insurance and can be a very helpful resource in instituting dietary changes.

Your physician can help you come up with a treatment plan that will fit well into your life.

When to see a doctor

If you are experiencing anxiety that is interfering with your quality of life, do not hesitate to seek treatment. Start with your primary care provider, who can often recommend some lifestyle changes, start you on a medication, and/or provide recommendations for a therapist. You will be on your way to feeling better soon, and you will be glad you reached out for help.

Zoloft Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Warnings:

Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. It is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially for people younger than 25), even if treatment is not for a mental/mood condition.

Tell the doctor right away if you notice worsening depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes (including new/worsening anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive actions, severe restlessness, very rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed.

Warnings:

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 of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

How to use Zoloft

Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using sertraline and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily either in the morning or evening. The tablet or liquid form of this medication may be taken with or without food.

The 25 milligrams, 50 milligrams, and 100 milligrams capsule is usually taken with food. The 150 milligrams and 200 milligrams capsule may be taken with or without food. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. If you have any questions about how to take the capsule form of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The liquid form of this medication must be mixed with another liquid before use. Just before taking, carefully measure the dose using the medicine dropper provided. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Mix the dose with a half cup (4 ounces/120 milliliters) of water, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice. Do not use other liquids to mix this drug. The mixture may appear cloudy, which is normal and harmless. Drink all of the mixture right away. Do not prepare a supply in advance.

If you are taking this medication for premenstrual problems, your doctor may direct you to take this drug every day of the month or for only the 2 weeks before your period until the start of your period.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Also, you may experience symptoms such as mood swings, headache, tiredness, sleep changes, and brief feelings similar to electric shock. To prevent these symptoms while you are stopping treatment with this drug, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Report any new or worsening symptoms right away.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

Side Effects

Precautions

Before taking sertraline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as latex found in the medicine dropper, tartrazine found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: personal or family history of bipolar/manic-depressive disorder, bleeding problems, liver disease, seizure disorder, thyroid disease, personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type).

Sertraline may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.

The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using sertraline, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).

Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using sertraline safely.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

The liquid form of this medication contains alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Some medications (such as metronidazole, disulfiram) can cause a serious reaction when combined with alcohol. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially bleeding, loss of coordination, or QT prolongation (see above). Loss of coordination can increase the risk of falling. Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of salt imbalance (hyponatremia), especially if they are taking "water pills" (diuretics).

Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially loss of appetite and weight loss. Monitor weight and height in children who are taking this drug.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop withdrawal symptoms such as feeding/breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor promptly.

Since untreated mental/mood problems (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder) can be a serious condition, do not stop taking this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor right away the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy.

This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, fainting.

Do not share this medication with others.

Keep all regular medical and psychiatric appointments.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Living with anxiety can make daily life difficult. Fortunately, there are many anxiety treatment options that can help people manage their symptoms. Zoloft is one of the medicines that can help. In this guide, we will explain to you what Zoloft is and how to take it for anxiety.

Taking Zoloft for anxiety

Anxiety is a common condition that affects people all over the world. An estimated 31% of all adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, and the SingleCare Anxiety Survey 2020 found that 62% of respondents experienced some degree of anxiety. Zoloft is the brand name for a generic drug called sertraline. This is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that treats anxiety by slowing the reabsorption of serotonin. Zoloft Treats Several Mental Illnesses:

What is the correct dosage of Zoloft for anxiety?

The correct dosage of Zoloft for anxiety depends on the degree of anxiety and the presence of other diseases in the patient. However, in general, the initial therapeutic dosage of Zoloft for anxiety is 25 mg or 50 mg per day.

Zoloft tablets are available in three strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. The maximum dose of Zoloft is 200 mg per day (which can be taken as two 100 mg tablets).

Most studies suggest that the most effective dose of Zoloft is 50 mg per day. This dose has been proven to be the most effective and tolerated for most patients. For people who do not respond to 50 mg per day, the doctor may advise increasing the dose of Zoloft by 50 mg per day at weekly intervals up to a maximum of 200 mg per day. For example, a doctor may recommend taking 50 mg per day for one week, then 100 mg per day for one week, etc.

Zoloft is also available in liquid form as an oral solution. The oral solution is a clear, colorless solution with a menthol odor that contains 20 mg sertraline per ml at 12% alcohol. Supplied in a 60 ml vial with a calibrated pipette with 25 mg and 50 mg graduations. Zoloft Oral Solution must be mixed (immediately before use) with 4 ounces of water, orange juice, lemonade, ginger ale, lemon, or lemon soda before drinking.

When does Zoloft start to deal with anxiety?

Zoloft does not work immediately, so do not stop taking Zoloft if your symptoms do not improve immediately. It takes two to six weeks to start reducing anxiety symptoms. Some people may experience a reduction in anxiety symptoms within the first week of taking Zoloft, but this should not be expected for everyone.

How do you feel about Zoloft?

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, some of the first signs that Zoloft is working are improved sleep, energy, or appetite. These improvements may occur one to two weeks after taking the medication.

More significant changes, such as reduction in depression or restoration of interest in daily life, may take six to eight weeks. Over time, many people will notice a significant difference in their anxiety symptoms, and for some, the symptoms may not go away at all.

Side effects

Here are the most common side effects you may experience when you start taking Zoloft:

Headache

Warnings

Zoloft also contains a black box warning about suicidal thoughts and behavior. Short-term studies have shown that antidepressants increase the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults compared to placebo. / or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

The FDA also cautions patients against taking sertraline (Zoloft) if they are pregnant, nursing, have pre-existing vision problems (sertraline makes patients more susceptible to developing glaucoma), and patients with bipolar disorder who are also not taking mood stabilizers.

Interactions

Talk to your doctor about taking Zoloft if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Other drugs that increase serotonin levels due to riskatoninine syndrome
- Disuphirs
- Triptans
- Lighting blood, such as Varfarin
- NSAIDs
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- Parnate (tranylcypromine)
- Marplan (isocarboxazid)
- Azilect (rasagiline)
- Emsam (selegiline)
- Orap (pimozide)
Zoloft taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or other drugs that increase serotonin levels (such as other antidepressants, triptans, and dextromethorphan found in cough and cold products) can cause serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening emergency, which can cause hallucinations, convulsions, coma, tremors, delirium and other serious side effects.

What is the most effective antidepressant for anxiety?

There is no single antidepressant that best treats anxiety. What works for one person may not work for another. Depressive symptoms will disappear completely in about 1 out of every 3 people who take SSRIs, but more research is needed to find out why SSRIs work for some people and not for others. Your healthcare provider will best ask you which antidepressant will work best for you.

Other SSRIs may be effective for anxiety, such as Prozac, Celexa, or Paxil, but each has some side effects, such as decreased libido and weight gain, says Odin Naidoo, M.D., a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “Benzodiazepines are very effective in the short term as long as they are under medical supervision, but they are potentially addictive and should be used with great caution and only as a short-term intervention, such as grief following the death of a family member,” he says. Dr. Naidu. 75mg/day with meals Nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness Get coupon Prozac (fluoxetine) An SSRI used to treat major depressive disorder, panbulimia nervosa, panbulimia nervosa. 20mg/day Nervousness, insomnia, nausea Get coupon Lexapro (escitalopram) An SSRI that treats generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. 10-20mg/day Insomnia, nausea, decreased libido Get a coupon Xanax (alprazolam) Benzodiazepine, which relieves short-term anxiety times three to 50.5 mg 9015 day Xanax is a controlled substance due to the potential for abuse or dependence. Get coupon Paxil (paroxetine) An SSRI that treats depression and other psychological conditions. 20 mg/day Nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, sexual side effects, headache, weakness Get coupon may prescribe it to relieve symptoms of anxiety. 20 mg / day Insomnia, nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, dizziness, dry mouth Get Coupon
As mentioned earlier, your PCP is the best person to ask about how to manage your anxiety. Medications can be effective in treating anxiety, but Dr. Naidu says you may have other options. She mentions dietary changes, mindfulness, breathing exercises, and exercise as additional ways to combat anxiety. Your doctor can help you create a treatment plan that fits well with your life.

Zoloft withdrawal syndrome - Center for Healthy Youth

Zoloft - what is this drug? The active substance of the drug is sertraline. It belongs to the pharmacological group of antidepressants and is prescribed to patients with the following symptoms: depression, OCD, panic disorders, PTSD, social phobia. Zoloft is a powerful serotonin reuptake inhibitor in human brain cells.

More than 1/3 of people face the dangerous consequences of abrupt withdrawal of Zoloft. In narcology, this phenomenon is called withdrawal syndrome or withdrawal syndrome. The time of onset of symptoms of withdrawal syndrome when used is directly proportional to the half-life of the drug from the body. A drug such as Zoloft is addictive with systematic irregular use, therefore, there is also a Zoloft withdrawal syndrome, which usually occurs 3-5 days after the last use of the drug. The symptoms of Zoloft withdrawal syndrome are quite difficult to recognize, so people think that the disease has returned and start using the medicine again.
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The course of treatment with Zoloft, as a rule, lasts no more than 8 weeks (about two months). As with the use of other antidepressants, an unreasonable increase in the duration of its use leads to negative consequences for human health. However, even before the period prescribed by the doctor, it is not recommended to stop taking the drug, since the gradual disappearance of symptoms is not a reason to complete the course. How long can I take Zoloft?

How much Zoloft can I take?

Many patients wonder how much Zoloft should be taken? Naturally, the duration of the course is strictly individual. So, how long can you take Zoloft? Only the attending physician, depending on the symptoms present, will be able to tell you how much Zoloft should be taken in your case. A specialist can prescribe a medication for 6-12 months, but this happens in exceptional cases.

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How to cancel and stop drinking Zoloft?

Zoloft causes a withdrawal syndrome when it is stopped abruptly. This drug affects the processes occurring in the human brain, so you should take the medicine only with a doctor's prescription. How to stop taking the drug and "get off" from Zoloft? To avoid the withdrawal syndrome, the dosage of the medication according to the medical plan is reduced by 25 mg every 14 days. If a stable remission is achieved after a course of treatment, the doctor will stop taking the drug. However, the specialist will cancel the drug if the patient experiences side effects, insomnia and headache from Zoloft are not uncommon.

In which case the doctor can cancel the medication:
- the patient has a headache;
- causes unreasonable sadness, anxiety;
- a sense of emptiness;
- nervousness, irritability;
- weakness;
- suicidal tendencies;
- sleep and appetite disorders;
- decreased concentration.
If a person has lost their appetite or has regular headaches, the doctor begins a gradual process of reducing the dosage. The therapeutic dose is reduced over several weeks, and sometimes months.

Symptoms of withdrawal after taking

Is it possible to abruptly stop taking the medicine? Abrupt withdrawal of the drug threatens the occurrence of withdrawal or withdrawal. The human body, accustomed to a certain dose of the drug, will respond without an adaptation period. Most often, a deterioration in the patient's health is noted within 2-4 days after the last use. Depending on the individual characteristics and the state of the central nervous system, withdrawal symptoms may be different.

Symptoms and signs of withdrawal
- nervousness;
- irritability;
- irritability;
- insomnia;
- nausea, vomiting;
- headaches;
- incoordination, balancez.
In some cases, a person will not even feel dangerous signs, and sometimes you may need to call an ambulance for narcological help from the Center for Healthy Youth. Therefore, if you feel a deterioration in the condition, it is worth contacting a doctor who will help reduce the dose and improve overall well-being.

How long does Zoloft withdrawal last?

Withdrawal symptoms can persist without drug treatment for quite a long time, for several weeks. While taking antidepressants, the activity of neurons changes, so after stopping the drugs, the body needs time to rebuild and adapt to new conditions. The longer the course of treatment was, the longer the rehabilitation period will be. Withdrawal symptoms will not disappear until the active substance of the drug is excreted from the body. If general weakness lasts for a month, you should contact your doctor or specialists from the Healthy Youth Center.

When does Zoloft start to act and help?

It is important to understand that Zoloft does not begin to act immediately, but after a certain period of time. How long does Zoloft take to work? As a rule, the first positive dynamics begins to be noticeable to the patient only after 2-3 weeks of regular use.
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Warnings

Contraindications

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What is the most effective antidepressant for anxiety?

When to see a doctor

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