Zoloft Side Effects-Lend An Ear And Be Cautious

Posted on March 2012

Zoloft is setraline hydrochloride.it is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for oral administration.

It is a medicine that is used for the treatment of several disorders in the whole world. It is also called Austral in some countries. The Zoloft or lustral are the trade name of this medicine but the common name of this drug is the ertraline hydrochloride. This is the most efficient medicine therefore it is extensively used in the whole world. This medicine was introduced to the market in 1991. Initially this was used for the treatment of depression and other related problems. It was mostly used as antidepressant in the united state.

The Zoloft is a very effective medicine and you can use this medicine to treat various disorders. It includes the obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and many other disorders but mostly this medicine is used to treat depression because it is very effective medicine. Similarly it can be used to treat panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. In some countries most of the people use this medicine for the treatment of premature ejaculation and other related problems. There are available several types of medicines for the treatment of depression and premature ejaculation in the market but the Zoloft is the most efficient medicine and most of the people prefer the Zoloft because it is reliable and safe than others. Therefore most of the doctors always prescribed Zoloft for the treatment of depression, anxiety and loss of appetite. This medicine is widely available in the whole world but it is mostly used in the united state.

If you are using any medicine then you should try to avoid from zoloft side effects. This is a major problem for the patients. Mostly the side effects appear due to misuse of medicines and over dosage of any drug. The side effects are related to most of the medicine and most important symptoms of side effects are anxiety, vision problem and weight reduction. Similarly there are some side effects associated with the use of Zoloft.  The most important zoloft side effects are followings.

  • The user of Zoloft may suffer with diarrhea.
  • It may also cause drowsinesw.
  • Diarrhea is also suffered by many users
  • Constipation is another symptom.
  • Nervousness occurs
  • Sluggish behaviour
  • Light headedness  and vomiting problems
  • Stomach Problem
  • Use become lazy
  • Ability to have sex become decrease
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Minor weight reduction
  • Ejaculation problems
  • Poor vision
  • Severe abdominal pain and dizziness and fatigue.
  • Increase sweating and nausea.
  • Muscle pain, diarrhea and in some cases severe constipation occur.
  • Internal bleeding is also an important side effect of Zoloft.
  • Birth defects may occurs for pregnant women
  • hypomania

Less severe side effects are not much life threatening  but lead to severe condition if ignored.

Uncommon Side Effects 

  • Severe allergic reactions may occur like rashes and hives
  • Bizarre behaviour could be possible
  • Muscles stiffness may felt
  • Urine control may losses
  • Mood swings b/w anxiety and depression.
  • Weakness occur
  • Pain in chest
  • Patient feels Hallucinations
  • Suffering with chills.
  • Involuntary movements of tongue, face, mouth, jaws and arms
  • Muscle tremors
  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Skin allergy
  • Fever
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Superiority complex
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest Tightness
  • Lacks the power of decision.
  • Seizures Conditions
  • Impulsiveness
  • Panic attacks may occur
  • Severe diarrhea may occur
  • Painful erections
  • Inability to sit still

These are the major side effects of Zoloft including nervous system, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system and cardiovascular system. These are all important side effects associated with Zoloft medicine. Mostly the side effects occur due to over dosage of any medicine so it is very necessary to avoid from over dosage of any drug. It is better to use the medicines carefully. It is beneficial to follow the instructions of your doctor. You can get information about dosage of a specific medicine from any skilled doctor. The most important factor is that the role of prescription is very important. Most of the doctors provide prescription to their patients so that they can use medicine in a better way and according to the prescription. It is important to read the prescription before the consumption of medicines.

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