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Zoloft and Pregnancy
Sertraline (Zoloft) may not be recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy. It is therefore important for patients to talk to their medical providers about Zoloft and…
Zoloft Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Sertraline (Zoloft) was the 14th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year alone, there were 38,296,630 prescriptions for the drug. Considering this…
Zoloft Interactions
Sertraline (Zoloft) is not recommended for everyone, and prescribers may have to adjust dosages in some cases to prevent or reduce the risk of unwanted Zoloft interactions with other drugs…
Zoloft Side Effects
The following information comes from DailyMed, an FDA label information provider.Adverse ReactionsDuring its premarketing assessment, multiple doses of Sertraline were administered to over…
Zoloft – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: SertralineBrands: ZoloftClass: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)Availability: Prescription onlyMolecular Formula: C17H18Cl3NSubstance UNII: UTI8907Y6XWhat is…
Sertraline Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Sertraline (Zoloft) is just one antidepressant treatment – other types of drug treatments and therapies may be suitable sertraline alternatives.Sertraline AlternativesWhat are the options…
Sertraline and Alcohol
Sertraline and alcohol interactions can occur. Alcohol can increase certain nervous system effects of sertraline (Zoloft) to cause drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. Some…
Zoloft Dosage, Precautions & Adjustments
Below are the general guidelines for dosing sertraline (Zoloft). Note that these dosages may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for individual patients. Always follow your prescribing…
Sertraline Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Sertraline withdrawal does not cause symptoms of addiction, such as cravings. However, sertraline (Zoloft) can cause other withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly. Furthermore, quitting…
Sertraline and Pregnancy
Sertraline (Zoloft) may not be recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy. It is therefore important for patients to talk to their medical providers about sertraline and…
Sertraline Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Sertraline (Zoloft) was the 14th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year alone, there were 38,296,630 prescriptions for the drug. Considering this…
Sertraline Interactions
Sertraline (Zoloft) is not recommended for everyone, and prescribers may have to adjust dosages in some cases to prevent or reduce the risk of unwanted sertraline interactions with other…
Sertraline Dosage, Precautions & Adjustments
Below are the general guidelines for dosing sertraline (Zoloft). Note that these dosages may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis for individual patients. Always follow your prescribing…
Sertraline – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: SertralineBrands: ZoloftClass: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)Availability: Prescription onlyMolecular Formula: C17H18Cl3NSubstance UNII: UTI8907Y6XWhat is…
10 Types of Skin Cancer (and How Deadly They Are)
Did you know that the most common form of cancer in the United States is skin cancer? According to experts, roughly 1 in 5 people in this country will develop skin cancer at some point…
Sertraline Side Effects
The following information comes from DailyMed, an FDA label information provider.Adverse ReactionsDuring its premarketing assessment, multiple doses of Sertraline were administered to over…
Metformin Interactions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where metformin interactions can occur. In such cases, use is not recommended, or usage will have to be adjusted in…
Metformin and Weight Loss
There is some indication that metformin and weight loss might go together, although it is not a quick fix for obesity. One study found it may take one to two years to see much change. The…
Metformin for PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common approach to increasing a woman’s chance of giving birth. It may restore menstrual cycles and increase the chances of live birth…
Metformin Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Metformin may not be the right choice for every patient. In such cases, it is important to discuss with a doctor potential metformin alternatives.Metformin AlternativesWhat are your options…