Side
Effects of Zoloft
Bethany Jordin - 1/29/2009
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The More You Know About the Side Effects of Zoloft the Better You are Prepared to Live With
Them
Is your physician considering Zoloft to treat your depression, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, or social anxiety
disorder? It is well known as an effective treatment for these conditions. This medication is an SSRI (selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and works for many people to improve move, lower fear, relieve anxiety, and reduce or
eliminate the number of compulsions that you must live with. It is able to accomplishing these things by bringing
balance to certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. The bad news is that there are a few side effects of
Zoloft that make this an unattractive option for many people who have been subscribed this medication. Some of them
are serious enough to give pause over taking Zoloft despite the potential benefits that could be gained from doing
so.
You should always take a moment to absorb one very real risk associated with most antidepressant medications
currently on the market. This potential side effect of Zoloft is the fact that it may, in rare instances, actually
increase depression and lead to thoughts of suicide rather than treating the condition. This rare side effect of
Zoloft is more common among patients under the age of 25 but anyone who takes this medication should be looking for
symptoms of worsening depression, changes in depression or behavior, and thoughts of suicide. You should watch for
these symptoms for the duration of your treatment with Zoloft but be especially mindful of the risks anytime you
forget a dose, make adjustments to your dosage, and when you first begin taking Zoloft.
You should also be on the lookout for these side effects of Zoloft and notify your doctor about them: decreased
sexual interest, delayed ejaculation, thoughts of suicide, unexplained weight loss, uncontrollable shaking,
jaundice, dark urine, black stool, vomit that shares the consistency of coffee grounds, severe stomach pain, and
possible allergic reactions.
Not exactly among the side effects of Zoloft, you should also carefully consider whether Zoloft is the right course
of action for you if you have a family or personal history of bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, seizures, kidney
disease, liver disease, or thyroid disease. This medication is also well known to cause drowsiness and should not
be taken in combination with alcohol. Children are advised against this medication because of the potential loss of
appetite and weight that are common side effects of Zoloft.
As always, you should notify your doctor of all medications –even those you think will not matter or are
unimportant-- in order to avoid possible interactions that could be immediately fatal or lead to long term but
serious health consequences. You must be proactive in your treatment for depression and anxiety. If you are
concerned about the possible side effects of Zoloft, there are herbal and natural treatment options available to
you. Be sure you mention your concerns with your doctor and discuss your interest in pursuing herbal and/or natural
remedies to treat your anxiety or depression for the best possible results and quality of treatment.
About the author:
Bethany Jordin is an Information Technology professional and aspiring writer who was clinically diagnosed with SAD
(Social Anxiety Disorder) in 2007.
Source: http://www.naturalantidepressants.info
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