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SERTRALINE (SER-tra-leen) is the chemical name for Zoloft.

Zoloft Common Uses
Zoloft is used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD); this medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).The balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters) is restored with the help of SSRIs. Zoloft can also be used in other circumstances for treatment, as if determined by your doctor.

Before Using Zoloft
There are chances that any other medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are also taking pimozide, weight loss medicines such as fenfluramine or sibutramine, cyproheptadine, dextromethorphan, tryptophan, terfenadine, astemizole, pimozide, St. John's wort, or tramadol then do not take Zoloft. If you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) then do not take this medicine with, or within 14 days. Furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine are included in MAOIs. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking currently. If you are taking aripiprazole, clozapine, linezolid, lithium, metoclopramide, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen, tricyclic anti-depressants (e.g., amitriptyline), nefazodone, venlafaxine, "triptan" migraine medicines (e.g., sumatriptan), carbamazepine, risperidone, phenothiazines medicines such as thioridazine, or trazodone than additional observation should be required of your dose or condition. Without consulting doctor do not start or stop taking the medicine. If you have any other medical conditions including liver disease, seizures, any allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding than immediately inform your doctor and if you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.