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| Brand
Zoloft manufactured by: PFIZER |
| Generic
Setraline manufactured by: APOTEX |
Antidepressant--Antipanic--Antiobsessional Agent
In Canada, both brand and generic Zoloft are only available
as capsules and cannot be split in half.
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Common Use: Zoloft (Setraline) can be prescribed
to you by your doctor to relieve symptoms of depression,
panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder. This
medicine works by helping to restore the balance of
certain natural chemicals in the brain.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is
intended to heighten awareness of health information
and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information
is not a substitute for individual medical attention
and should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
See your health care professional for medical advice
and treatment.
Zoloft
(Setraline) Information for the Patient:
Please read this information before you start to take
Zoloft (Sertraline), even if you have taken this drug
before.
What you should know about Zoloft: Zoloft (Sertraline)
belongs to a family of medicines called SSRIs - S
elective S erotonin R euptake I
nhibitors.
What you should tell your
doctor before taking Zoloft: All your medical
conditions, including a history of seizures, liver or
kidney disease; Any medications (prescription or nonprescription)
which you are taking especially monoamine oxidase inhibitor
antidepressants (e.g., phenelzine sulfate, tranylcypromine
sulfate or moclobemide) or any other antidepressants,
drugs used to treat diabetes, drugs used to thin the
blood (anticoagulants) or drugs containing tryptophan;
If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant,
or if you are breast-feeding; Your habits concerning
alcohol consumption.
How
to take Zoloft: It is very important for
you to take Zoloft exactly as your doctor has instructed.
The usual starting dose is 50 mg of Zoloft/day for depression
and obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you are taking
Zoloft for panic disorder, your doctor may start you
at 25 mg/day. Your doctor may decide to increase the
dose up to 200 mg/day.
Never increase the amount of Zoloft you are taking
unless your doctor tells you to. You should continue
to take your medicine even if you do not feel better,
as it may take approximately 4 weeks for your medicine
to work.
Zoloft should be taken with food; either in the morning
or evening. You should swallow the capsule whole; do
not chew it.
Keep taking Zoloft until your doctor tells you to stop.
Your doctor may tell you to continue to take your medicine
for several months. Continue to follow your doctor's
instructions.
If you miss taking a dose of Zoloft, do not worry,
just take the next dose when you normally do. Do not
take 2 doses at once. It is important to discuss with
your doctor what you should do if you miss several doses
of Zoloft.
When not to use Zoloft:
Do not use Zoloft if you are allergic to it or to any
of the components of its formulation (see list of components
at the end of this section). Stop taking the drug and
contact your doctor immediately if you experience an
allergic reaction or any severe or unusual side effect.
Possible
Zoloft Side Effects: You may experience some
side effects such as nausea, headache, dry mouth, diarrhea,
sleep disturbance and loss of appetite. Other effects
may include drowsiness, sexual problems, nervousness
and tremor. Consult your doctor if you experience these
or other side effects, as the dose may have to be adjusted.
Zoloft does not usually affect people's normal activities.
However, some people feel sleepy while taking it, in
which case they should not drive or operate machinery.
Avoid alcoholic drinks while taking Zoloft.
What to do in case of overdose:
If you have taken a large number of capsules all at
once, contact either your doctor, hospital emergency
department or nearest Poison Control Centre immediately,
even though you may not feel sick.
How to store Zoloft:
Store at room temperature (15 to 30°C) in a dry
place. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep out of
reach of children. If your doctor decides to stop Zoloft
treatment, return any leftover medicine to your pharmacist
to safely dispose of it. Keep it only if your doctor
tells you to do so.
What Zoloft contains:
Zoloft is available as 25 mg (yellow capsule), 50 mg
(white and yellow capsule) and 100 mg (orange capsule).
Sertraline is the active ingredient. Nonmedicinal ingredients
include: cornstarch; lactose (anhydrous); magnesium
stearate; sodium lauryl sulfate. Capsule shells contain
gelatin, titanium dioxide and dye D&C Yellow No. 10.
Capsules 25 and 50 mg also contain dye FD&C Yellow
No. 6 and capsules 100 mg also contain dye FD&C
No. 40. The capsules do not contain tartrazine or gluten.
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