Before dealing with Zoloft side effects let us first know more about Zoloft.

What is Zoloft?

Zoloft, sertraline hydrochloride, is a prescription medication which belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. There are lots of manufacturers to make generic version. However Zoloft is manufactured by Pfizer.

Zoloft is used to treat some symptoms of major depressive illnesses. It is licensed to treat the following conditions:

•  Major depression
• Clinical depression
• Obsessive-possessive disorder
• Post traumatic disorder
• Social phobia

What are Zoloft Side Effects?

Just like any other medicine, it is expected for Zoloft to have some side effects too. However, not all of these side effects will occur on every person. In fact not everyone who takes Zoloft will encounter side effects. Below are some of the common side effects of Zoloft.

• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Tremor
• Loss of appetite
• Sweating
• Headache
• Weight Loss
• Indigestion
• Vision changes
• Nervousness

What are Zoloft Side Effects in Children

Actually the side effects of Zoloft for children are also the same as of Zoloft’s side effects for adult. Yet the most common side effects of Zoloft te seen on children are the following:

• Fever
• Hyperactivity
• Aggressiveness
• Sinus inflammation
• Purpura

Some Rare Side Effects of Zoloft

How Rare is rare? Okay, Zoloft Rare Side Effects are said to be only 1% from the total number of people taking Zoloft, from emedtv. Some of these side effects are the following.

• Erectile dysfunction
•  Cold
• Glaucoma
• Hair Loss
• Acne
• Hypertension
• Muscle Pain
• Menstrual problems for girls
• Tinnitus

Gastrointestinal Side Effects of Zoloft

According to Drugs.com, Zoloft has also some gastrointestinal side effects. This includes nausea. About 30% of patients treated with Zoloft or sertraline experienced nausea. In addition, other side effects are dry mouth of about 14-20 percent, diarrhea 17 percent, constipation, upper GI bleeding as well as dyspepsia.

Lactobacillus acidophilus capsules were also reported to be very helpful in treating zoloft-induced bacteria.

A total number of 26,005 antidepressant users were studied and it has been shown that the risk of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding is up to 3.6 times higher as compared to those who did not take antidepressant medications. On the other hand, sertraline may cause up to 4.1 times more upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding frequency.

Note:

• You physician wont know if you are either allergic to Zoloft or it has some side effects on you unless you experience it.
• Should you experience any of the Zoloft side effects listed above it is advisable to go and check your physician right away. They know best on what to do to still cure your situation while getting rid of these side effects.