Zoloft (Sertraline) and Its Side Effects

	Zoloft (Sertraline) [prescription drug, generic available]: For more than 15 years, Zoloft has treated millions of people with depression and certain anxiety conditions. Zoloft (like prozac) is an antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Zoloft affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Sertraline is used to treat depression, certain types of social anxiety conditions, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults over age 18. Side Effects of Zoloft: Many, many different side effects with the most common being (percentage of people with this side effect in brackets): Nausea (up to 30%), Insomnia (up to 28%), Diarrhea (up to 24%), Ejaculation Failure (up to 19%), Dry Mouth (up to 16%), Libido Decreased (up to 11%). Comparisons with Other Anti-Depressants: A recent study revealed that the three most commonly prescribed anti-depressants had about the same effectiveness. Drugs tested were paxil (paroxetine), prozac (fluoxetine) and zoloft (sertraline). This study followed depressed patients for nine months, well beyond the acute depressive phase. While similar tests do not yet seem available for two newer antidepressants, wellbutrin and lexapro, it is likely that they are also equally effective. For specific side effects of these others... Paxil Side Effects   Prozac Side Effects   Wellbutrin Side Effects   Lexapro Side Effects. The above study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dec 19, 2001.     Popular Zoloft Sites  Zoloft.com Understanding Depression. Facts & Myths. How Zoloft Can Help. Self-Quiz. Understanding PTSD. How Zoloft Can Help. Self-Quiz. Mental Health Organizations & Resources. DrugDigest: Sertraline ( Zoloft ) Information on usage, dosage, side effects, and drug comparisons, including generics. Sertraline Brand name: Zoloft. Complete drug monograph from Internet Mental Health. Sertraline Information from RxList. Items for Your Website/Blog: The box below contains one of 37+ daily-changing items available for free to spice up your blog or website. View all 41 and get code. Today in History November 20 Events:1866 Howard University Founded 1945 Nazi Nuremberg Trials Underway 1947 Princess Elizabeth Marries at Westminster Abbey Birthdays:1908 Sir Alistair Cooke - author 1925 Robert Kennedy - U.S. Senator 1939 Dick Smothers - comedian 1956 Bo Derek - actress Excerpt from the book Finding Your Soul in the Spirituality Maze:   "Finding Your Own Way. I suggested ongoing study (Chapter 16) as a means for finding your own path, the route your soul prefers. The books I suggested studying offer many possibilities beyond the commonly prescribed one-size-fits-all "do the right thing." Following some cookie-cutter spiritual approach to your soul's goals is rarely effective and most likely inaccurate. Your soul has its own unique plans and ideas for you that do not fit anyone else on the planet! I suggest you take the time and effort to study the possibilities."   Continued here - free read.

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