Zoloft is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs called selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which works by balancing serotonin
levels in the brain and nerves. Zoloft is used to treat some types of
depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder
(SAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (PD), and post
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).





Get emergency medical help if you have **signs of an allergic reaction to
Zoloft:** skin rash or hives (with or without fever or joint pain); difficulty
breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior
changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive,
irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or
physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting
yourself.

**Zoloft may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you
have:**

  * unusual bleeding or bruising;
  * a seizure;
  * vision changes, eye pain, redness, or swelling;
  * low blood sodium - headache, confusion, problems with thinking or memory, weakness, feeling unsteady; or
  * manic episodes - racing thoughts, increased energy, unusual risk-taking behavior, extreme happiness, being irritable or talkative.

**Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin
syndrome, such as:** agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering,
fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea,
vomiting, or diarrhea.

Sertraline can affect growth in children. Your child's height and weight may
be checked often.

**Common side effects of Zoloft may include:**

  * indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite;

  * nose bleeds;

  * increased sweating;

  * tiredness, sleep problems, insomnia;

  * anxiety;

  * loss of bladder control;

  * tremors or agitation; or

  * sexual problems.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to
FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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