Drug: Zoloft |
sertraline hydrochloride (pronounced SIR-truh-leen high-droh-KLOR-ighd) |
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| Common Side Effects: headache, tremor, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, excessive sleepiness, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, loose stools, upset stomach, sexual dysfunction in men, increased sweating. |
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| Less Common Side Effects: numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, dulled sensitivity to touch, nervousness, anxiety, agitation, twitching, confusion, muscle spasms, fluttering sensation in the chest, chest pain, hot flashes, vomiting, constipation, thirst, gas, increased or decreased appetite, abdominal pain, rash, itching, muscle pain. |
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| Missed Dose: Check with your health care provider. |
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Drug Interactions: Combining certain medications may alter their actions or produce unwanted effects. Tell your health care provider about other prescription medications, nonprescription medications, herbs, and supplements you're taking, especially:
- benzodiazepines
- cimetidine (Tagamet)
- disulfiram
- MAO inhibitors (antidepressants)
- pimozide (medication to treat Tourette syndrome)
- sumatriptan (Imitrex)
- tolbutamide
- tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptylline and desipramine)
- warfarin (Coumadin).
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