Sertraline Hcl (Zoloft)

Alternate Name: Zoloft

Description: Zoloft treats depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. The generic alternative is called sertraline. The average Zoloft price is about $365 for a supply of 30, 100 mg oral tablets. You can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to significantly lower your Zoloft cost at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antidepressant, Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 50 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, bleeding problems, glaucoma, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, or a history of mania, seizure disorder, or stroke. For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts. This medicine may cause the following problems: Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of bleeding problemsHeart rhythm problems, including QT prolongation, torsades de pointesSexual problems Tell your doctor if you are sensitive to latex, because the oral liquid comes with a latex rubber dropper. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with pimozide. Do not use this medicine and an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within 14 days of each other. Do not use the oral liquid form of sertraline if you are also using disulfiram., Some medicines can affect how sertraline works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: Atomoxetine, buspirone, cimetidine, cisapride, desipramine, dextromethorphan, fentanyl, flecainide, lithium, meperidine, methadone, metoprolol, nebivolol, perphenazine, phenytoin, propafenone, St John€™s wort, tacrolimus, thioridazine, tolterodine, tramadol, venlafaxineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat infection (including erythromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Triptan medicine for migraine headachesTryptophan supplements, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you are sensitive to latex, because the oral liquid comes with a latex rubber dropper., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.