Zoloft - Drug Description

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Take ZOLOFT once a day in the morning or evening. You can take ZOLOFT with or without food. Try to take ZOLOFT at the same time every day.

Do not take an extra dose if you are having a bad day. ZOLOFT does not work right away. Do not stop taking ZOLOFT without talking to your doctor first.

Do not run out of ZOLOFT. Make sure you have your refill for ZOLOFT at home before you need it. Continue to take ZOLOFT even when you feel better for as long as your doctor says.

It may take several weeks before you start to feel better. Do not get discouraged. Keep taking ZOLOFT every day for as long as your doctor tells you to take it.

Like all medicines, ZOLOFT may cause side effects in some people. In clinical studies, few people had to stop taking ZOLOFT because of side effects. The most common ones are:

dry mouth

upset stomach

decreased appetite

feeling unusually tired or sleepy

trouble sleeping

sexual problems in men and women

diarrhea/loose stools

tremor

feeling agitated

indigestion

increased sweating

Children who take ZOLOFT may also have other side effects such as excessive movement or twitching, fever, not "feeling well," trouble concentrating, not thinking normally, nosebleeds, weight loss, easy bruising, manic or excited behavior, or rapid mood swings.

Until you learn how you are going to respond to ZOLOFT, be careful doing activities when you need to be alert, such as driving a car or operating machinery. Drinking alcohol is not advised while you are being treated with ZOLOFT.

ZOLOFT may cause other less common side effects besides those listed here. For a list of all side effects that have been reported, ask your doctor or pharmacist for the ZOLOFT Professional Package Insert.

In case of an overdose, call your doctor or poison control center right away or go to the nearest emergency room.

Keep ZOLOFT and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Store ZOLOFT tablets and Oral Concentrate at room temperature (59°-86°F or 15°-30°C).

The above is only a summary. If you have any questions or want more information about ZOLOFT, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.