Sertraline ( Zoloft )
In Canada ( - )

        Sertraline ( Zoloft ) is used in the treatment of all types of depression,  It may also be used to panic disorder,  social phobia,  obesity,  or obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ).

Strengths:

Tables:

50mg,  100mg

Dosages: 
Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.

Oral:

Start : 50mg 3 times daily.
Increases : 50mg in 3 or 4 day intervals.
Maximum : 400 mg in 24 hours.

Normal dosage: 

If under 12 years of age,  DO NOT USE!
12 to 60 years of age,  50mg.
Over 60 years of age,  Lower dosage increased cautiously.

Problems with:

Liver Function:  Lower dosage,  as needed.
In rare cases,  may cause liver damage.

Kidney Function:  N/A.

Take With:  With food.

Full Benefits In:  First week to three or more weeks.

Missed Dose(s):  If within one hour take,     if over an hour skip and then continue on your normal schedule. 
Never Take a Double Dose!

If Stop Taking:  Do not stop without consulting your physician..

Warnings

The habit-forming potential is none.

Do not take this drug if you have taken a  MAO inhibitor,  monoamine oxidase ( MAO ) in the last five weeks.

Do not take this drug if you plan to have electroconvulsive therapy ( ECT ).

Do not take this drug if you are pregnant, try some non-drug alternatives.

Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this drug to any one under eighteen. If over sixty only use drug in small doses and with close monitoring of it's side effects.

Do not use if: You had negative reactions to this drug in the past.

Inform your Doctor if: You had negative reactions to this drug in the past. If you have a history of seizures, recent heart attack,  kidney disease,  Parkinson's disease,   or liver disease.  If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription drug.  If you plan to be under anesthesia or having any surgery in the next few months,  also if you will be under-going any medical tests.

Sertraline ( Symptoms or Effects )

Common:  Diarrhea,  dizziness,  drowsiness,  dry month,  headache,  indigestion,  fatigue,  insomnia,  nausea,   nervousness,  tingling,  or vomiting.

Rare:  Altered taste,  abnormal vision,  chest pain,   confusion,  hallucinations,   headache,  hives,  impaired concentration,  increased blood pressure,  numbness,  paresthesias,   or tongue ulceration.

See physician always:   Altered taste,  abnormal vision,  chest pain,  confusion,  dry month,  hallucinations,   impaired concentration,  increased blood pressure,  numbness,   paresthesias,  or tongue ulceration.

See physician if severe:  Diarrhea,  dizziness,   drowsiness,   indigestion,  fatigue,  insomnia,  nausea,   nervousness,  tingling,  or vomiting.

See physician NOW:

Stop taking and see physician NOW: Anemia,  hives,  skin rash,  or seizures.