Description

Zoloft (Sertraline) is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD; a severe form of premenstrual syndrome).

Manufacturer: Cipla		Average Delivery Time: 12 Days
Brand Name: Zoloft		Exp. Date: Approx. March 2009

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Description

Sertraline is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder .

Sertraline belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin, which is a chemical in the brain .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, sertraline is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
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This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Capsule
Tablet
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What Is Zoloft Used For? -- An Overview
Zoloft® (sertraline hydrochloride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat a number of conditions, including

Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia).

Zoloft Use for Depression
Depression is more than just "feeling sad." Common symptoms of depression include:

Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or not enough)
Eating too much or too little (and weight gain or weight loss)
Having little interest in things that you used to enjoy
Physical pain
Feeling hopeless or worthless
Suicidal thoughts.

Zoloft has been proven in large clinical trials to help adults with depression. However, keep in mind that many antidepressants (including Zoloft) take several weeks to begin working. Sometimes, other people will notice an improvement in your depression symptoms before you do. Often, the physical symptoms of depression (such as pain or changes in sleep) will improve first, sometimes within the first few weeks of treatment. It usually takes at least four to six weeks before significant changes in mood occur. It is important to give Zoloft a chance to work before becoming discouraged.

Counseling and therapy (see Psychotherapy for Depression) are often used along with antidepressant medication to treat depression. Ask your healthcare provider if counseling or therapy would be good options for you (see Depression Treatment).