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Zoloft is one of the trade names of Sertraline hydrochloride, an antidepressant that belongs to the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) class. This psychiatric medicine is commonly used to treat social anxiety disorders, panic, depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder in children and adults.

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Is Zoloft a benzopine?

No it does not although it may result in a false positive urine test

Do Zoloft and Stacker2s affect Depo-Provera?

You may want to ask your doctor this question but nowhere have I read or been told that depression/anxiety meds and diet pills decrease the effectiveness of the depo shot. If you told your doctor you were taking those meds, I am sure he/she wouldn't have suggested the depo shot if it was known effectiveness would decrease. That is why it is good to get contraceptives from a doctor because they know your medical history and know exactly what is best for you.

Is zoloft safe for a 17 year old male to take?

I am a zoloft user i am 20 but if you go to your doctor and tell her your problems they will definitly put you on a low dosage like 20mg

Zoloft is a common antidepressant belonging to a class of drugs known as SSRIs. (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Although very commonly prescribed, they have been liked to an increase in suicidal thoughts in young people. Zolfoft along with the other SSRIs sould be monitored by health care professionals particularly when prescibed to adolescents.

Best wishes to you.

I've been taking it since I was 16, and now I take 100mg per day and it helps me.

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I'm fifteen and I'm on the generic of Zoloft, which is Sertraline. I take started with 100 mg, went up to 200 mg at one point, and am now at 150 mg. It hasn't really affected me. At one point I was having trouble with overheating, which we think was from a sleep aid. I do have some issues with controlling my temperature nowadays, but it's not bad enough to make me alter my medication intake. Hopefully this helps.

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I'm 17 and I've had some very bad experiences with zoloft. I've been on it for about seven months. For most of that time (on 50 and 100mg), I was fine. However, when I went from 100 to 75mg (due to symptoms of hypomania), I became suicidal on and off for about two weeks. However, this problem seems to have stopped now that I'm back on 50mg. These thoughts were unusual for me, although there is some chance that the suicide of a close friend could have led my own depression to become more severe. I would say give it a shot. Most people do not have suicidal thoughts while on it. And if you do, tell your doctor immediately and they can fix it very quickly. As long as you are not already suicidal and impulsive, I would give it a chance. If there is an unusual danger for you, your doctor will probably see it. They are normally pretty smart that way, after all, it is their job.

Will Zoloft show up on an employee drug test?

If you have a prescription for Zoloft, and your job doesn't require you not to be on certain medications or have certain health conditions, there shouldn't be a problem. Be upfront and honest with the legitimate medications you are legitimately taking, going in.

Is suddenly stopping Zoloft dangerous?

Yes, it can lead to flu-like symptoms. Ask your PCP to assist you with a slow taper.

What side effects can happen when stopping zoloft and starting Wellbutrin?

Withdrawal Symptoms

The question needs some clarification. Each of these are drugs to treat depression. Each can be taken separately. Frequently wellbutrin is added to regimens of Zoloft to try to provide energy or correct sexual problems.

Wellbutrin has a series of potential withdrawal symptoms. It is best to try to taper from a high dose down to a low dose... 300mg, to 150mg, to 100mg to 75mg. Others report that they can stop wellbutrin immediately with no withdrawal. Best to work with your doctor.

Zoloft has a very well documented withdrawal syndrome, with electrical or zappy feelings as one of the events. The original poster of this answer below did not indicate which medication they were withdrawing from or which dosages. The important information is that they recommend a taper down. Zoloft can be tapered very slowly into very small doses. Wellbutrin can be taken in small doses ( a 75 mg can be cut in two). The higher formulations of Wellbutrin can not be cut. Before cutting a pill of anysort both your doctor and a pharmacist should be consulted.

I had major withdrawel symptoms - nausea, vomiting and shakes for 10 days. I HIGHLY recommend "stepping" off these drugs and not stopping cold turkey.

Been on it for 4 months, I went from 450 mg to nothing (hair loss issue) it's been 7 days now, no withdrawal(s) whatsoever it's business as usual, go figure.

Is it all right to take a multivitamin and zoloft at the same time?

I was wondering if I could take my multivitamin and zoloft at the same time. I'm worried about the obsorption of each if taken together.

Is sertraline the same as Zoloft?

Zoloft is the product trade name of sertraline chemical compound.

Doctors in the US prescribe chemical compounds, so your prescription will read "sertraline".

To the contrary, doctors in the EU prescribe products, so your prescription will read "zoloft".

If you have no prescription and you ask your pharmacist just "sertraline" they may give you Zoloft (original drug, from the maker who initially hold the patent) or other other product that contain the same drug (called 'generics').

If you can afford the Zoloft (maker: Phizer) prefer it from generics. Although it is always the same drug, other inactive compounds of the drug may not be the same, so distribution in the body may not be exactly the same, affecting efficacy or clearout time.

Stop Zoloft start lexapro how many days?

First, you can't just stop taking Zoloft--if you've taken it for more than a month or so, you'll have to slowly decrease your dose until it is 10mg or so and then stop (this should take several weeks.) Then you're ready to start Lexapro (no cool off period in between is necessary.) Note: I am not a physician but I know that if your doctor recommended changing from Zoloft to Lexapro s/he would have already gone over this--be careful--Zoloft has a profound effect on your brain chemistry, make sure your doctor is in agreement on this. Note: I've taken Zoloft (Sertraline) and Wellbutrin in different strengths for over 6 years, these are serious drugs.

Can you take penicillin and Zoloft together?

Yes -- there is no synergistic effect between these two very different medications. However, discontinuing Zoloft quickly without a ramp down can cause sudden onset depression; changes in the use of Zoloft should be done carefully, under a medical supervision.

What medications cause pupil dilation?

Eye doctors commonly use Tropicamide, Cyclopentolate, Homatropine, Hydroxyamphetamine, and Phenylephrine to dilate the eyes. (but not all at the same time)

Is it safe to smoke marijuana and sleeping pills?

NO don't mix adderall with ANY DOWNER until your comming down. i know from personal experience taking seroquel and adderall within an hour or 2 of each other. it almost killed me my heat was 140 beats per minture and pounding so hard you could hear it like a foot away. i have mixed adderall with Valium seroquel flexeril oxycodone and lot more and it screwed me everytime so everyone please learn from this and don't mix it with a downer till your comming down off it. its extreamly dangerous.

Can you take Zoloft and percocet together?

Yes, they can be taken together.

Neurontin (or Gabapentin) was originally used to treat convulsions/seizures, but over the years, research showed that it was also effective for treating neuropathic pain (i.e. a pinched nerve) and many MD's prescribe Neurontin off-label for that type pain. ('Off-label' = prescribing a medication originally intended for one condition to treat a completely different one. Example (albeit, a benign one): Aspirin, originally used for pain/fever reduction is now used off-label as a blood thinner for people with high blood pressure, heart conditions, etc. Type your answer here...

How many years does it take to become a pediatrition?

My brother's friend's sister went to be a pediatric nurse and this took her four years, at a regular public school, although you could go to a private school as well. beachball45 My brother's friend's sister went to be a pediatric nurse and this took her four years, at a regular public school, although you could go to a private school as well. beachball45

Can you take Zoloft and meth together?

No. Methamphetamines are an illegal drug. You should not be taking meth at all. You have no idea what kind of crap a drug dealer has put into that stuff, and you have no way of knowing what dose you are getting. Good god, they make it with battery acid and bleach and you want to eat it?

Here are the side effects of methamphetamines on your body:

  • racing heart
  • irregular heartbeat
  • stroke
  • heart attack
  • death
  • increased body temperature which can cause death
  • mania or manic symptoms
  • decreased breathing
  • diarrhea
  • uncontrollable clenching of jaw muscles
  • inability to speak
  • tremors
  • sexual difficulty
  • paranoia
  • hallucinations
  • delusions
  • obsessive compulsive symptoms such as pulling out your hair or picking sores in your skin
  • memory loss
  • brain damage
  • aggression
  • violent behavior
  • mood instability
  • "meth mouth" - your teeth rot extremely quickly

Can Zoloft and Abilify be used together for anxiety?

yeah i did it for a few days. the side effects bothered me too much i could not stand it so i got off of it. It gave me RLS, ADHD while i was on it. and it was the worse to come off of. I took the two together for a couple months or so but I had to quit taking the Abilify as I lost the ability to make simple conversation. I couldn't talk to loved ones or friends. I sat there basically brain-dead. I stopped taking the Abilify but kept taking the Seroquel and the brain inactivity was no longer a problem.

Does Zoloft help with ptsd?

It can. I use seriquel to sleep but I also have PTSD and it helps me with stabilizing my moods.

Can you take Zoloft and hydroxyzine together?

First, an important note: You should always discuss possible drug interactions with your physician.

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine, and it can affect the action of some antibiotics (including doxyclcine) by causing your body to process the antibiotic more quickly. This can prevent the antibiotic from doing its job. You may need to take the doxyclcine for a longer period of time, or you may need to hold off on the hydroxyzine until you've successfully treated your infection.

With that said, if a doctor prescribes an antihistamine along with an antibiotic, you can safely take both medications. Make sure your physician knows about every drug you're taking when discussing treatments.

Can you take Tylenol Cold together with Zoloft?

are you sure zoloft is good, because there are many television commercials saying that if you take zoloft, porzac e.t.c and you had serious medical issues that you can sue the company for it. Anyways i think you should ask your doctor

What happens if you chew Zoloft?

Wellbutrin (bupropion, Zyban) lowers your seizure threshold, and it's seizure-inducing effects are dose dependent. It can cause a seizure which can cause permanent brain damage or death. The time-release forms contain several times the dose of the non-time release form. They especially should not be chewed or crushed.

How much Zoloft does it take to die?

I believe you have to take at least 20 of the 50mg tablets. but im not completely sure. there was only one study of fatality in an overdose of sertraline [zoloft]

How does zoloft work?

This medicine is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, premenstrual mood disorders, impulse control disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. Sertraline inhibits the reuptake of a chemical in the brain called serotonin. Sleep and appetite may improve quickly. Other symptoms may take up to 4-6 weeks to improve.

Do anti depressants cause weight gain?

They often do. However some people when depressed don't feel like eating and lose weight, as their mood improves while taking antidepressants their appetite returns they eat more and gain weight. Did the antidepressants make them gain weight, or did the antidepressants just allow them to eat normally and regain their normal weight (which some people dislike).