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drug_recall zoloftThe initiation of treatment or any changes in Zoloft dosage should be carefully monitored by a medical professional in order to mitigate any potential adverse side effects that might accompany these events. Zoloft is a medication that is prescribed to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder.
When patients begin taking the Zoloft dosage prescribed to treat any of these conditions, it is possible that a patient''s symptoms may actually get worse before they get better. Patients who have just recently initiated their Zoloft dosage treatment may experience
psychological symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, inability to sleep, irritability, hostility, impulsivity, extreme restlessness, and mania. Patients who are switching from one serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication to a Zoloft dosage may also experience any number of adverse health symptoms. These symptoms may also be experienced by patients who have recently changed their Zoloft dosage.
Product packaging information for Zoloft indicates that there are certain medications that should not be taken with a Zoloft dosage. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Pimozide (a drug used to treat schizophrenia), and some CNS active medications may increase adverse side effects when taken in conjunction with a Zoloft dosage. A Zoloft dosage may also prove injurious to patients with a history of liver or kidney disease, seizures, mania, or suicidal tendencies.
Patients should take a Zoloft dosage exactly how it is prescribed by a medical professional. If a patient misses a Zoloft dosage they should not take a double dose of this medication. An overdose of Zoloft can cause the following health problems: nausea, vomiting, seizures, agitation, drowsiness, hyperactivity, or enlarged pupils. If a Zoloft overdose is suspected, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
Patients who have taken a Zoloft dosage regularly for a period of time may develop a dependency on this medication. Dependency is a common side effect of taking any type of SSRI medication. A Zoloft dosage is not as addictive as Paxil, but still has a high potential for addiction. Addiction to a Zoloft dosage can cause a person to experience adverse health problems as they attempt to terminate their treatment. Zoloft dosage withdrawal symptoms can include: seizures, nightmares, depression, flu symptoms, nausea, jolting electric “zap” physical sensations, irritability, and more. Extreme Zoloft dosage withdrawal symptoms may cause suicidal or violent behaviors in some patients.
Zoloft dosage treatments are also associated with other severe physical and psychological side effects. Before beginning Zoloft, or when making any changes to a Zoloft dosage, it is important to speak with a medical professional about any adverse side effects that may be experienced. Patients initiating or changing their Zoloft dosage should be carefully monitored for worsening of psychological symptoms or any other adverse events. If you have questions about your Zoloft dosage, you should speak with your doctor about your concerns.
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