Generic Zoloft - Depsert

Depsert 50mg Prices
30 tablets of Generic Zoloft 50mg	US$24.00
60 tablets of Generic Zoloft 50mg	US$45.00
100 tablets of Generic Zoloft 50mg	US$70.00
200 tablets of Generic Zoloft 50mg	US$140.00
300 tablets of Generic Zoloft 50mg	US$180.00

Depsert 100mg Prices
30 tablets of Generic Zoloft 100mg	US$36.00
60 tablets of Generic Zoloft 100mg	US$66.00
100 tablets of Generic Zoloft 100mg	US$100.00
200 tablets of Generic Zoloft 100mg	US$200.00
300 tablets of Generic Zoloft 100mg	US$270.00

What Generic Zoloft is used for

Generic Zoloft is used to treat depression and conditions called obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Generic Zoloft belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They are thought to work by blocking the uptake of a chemical called serotonin into nerve cells in the brain. Serotonin and other chemicals called amines are involved in controlling mood.

Your doctor, however, may prescribe Generic Zoloft for another purpose.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Generic Zoloft has been prescribed for you.

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

There is no evidence that Generic Zoloft is addictive.

Before you take Generic Zoloft

When you must not take it

Do not take Generic Zoloft if:

1. you have ever had an allergic reaction to Generic Zoloft or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
   Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction to Generic Zoloft may include a skin rash.
2. you are taking another medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or have been taking it within the last 14 days.
   Taking Generic Zoloft with a MAOI may cause a serious reaction with a sudden increase in body temperature, extremely high blood pressure and convulsions (fits).
3. you are taking fenfluramine (used to help weight loss), food supplements or medicines containing tryptophan that may or may not require a prescription.
   These medicines can cause an exaggerated response to Generic Zoloft.
4. you are taking pimozide (used to treat disturbances in thinking, feeling and behaviour).

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if you have been taking one of these medicines.

5. you have epilepsy not properly controlled by medication.

Do not give Generic Zoloft to children unless the doctor has prescribed it for the treatment of OCD.

If you are not sure whether you should be taking Generic Zoloft, talk to your doctor.

Do not take Generic Zoloft if:

• the expiry date marked on the packaging has passed.
• the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.

If this is the case, take the tablets to your pharmacist.

Before you start to take it

Tell your doctor if:

You are allergic to any foods, dyes, preservatives or any other medicines

You have any health problems, including:

• any other mental illness
• epilepsy or seizures
• liver or kidney problems

You are pregnant or intend becoming pregnant
The effects of Generic Zoloft on the developing baby are not yet known.

You are breastfeeding or wish to breastfeed
Generic Zoloft passes into breast milk and may affect your baby.

Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of using Generic Zoloft when pregnant or breastfeeding.

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

Some medicines should not be taken with Generic Zoloft.

These include:

• other medicines for the treatment of depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
  Taking Generic Zoloft within 14 days of stopping a MAOI may cause a serious reaction with a sudden increase in body temperature, extremely high blood pressure and convulsions.
• medicines that can increase the effects of Generic Zoloft such as tryptophan or fenfluramine (weight-reducing medicine).
• pimozide (used to treat disturbances in thinking, feeling and behaviour)

You may respond differently to Generic Zoloft, or to some other medicines, if you take them together. These include (not all brands given):

• other medicines for depression or obsessive illnesses (Prothiaden, Pertofran, Prozac, Aropax, Luvox, Cipramil, Efexor)
• medicines for irregular heart beat (eg Tambocor)
• warfarin (eg Marevan, Coumadin), or other medicines that stop the blood from clotting
• lithium (eg Lithicarb), a medicine used to treat mood swings
• sumatriptan (eg Imigran), a medicine used to treat migraine
• diazepam (eg Valium), and other medicines used for sedation (eg Serepax)
• phenytoin (eg Dilantin), and other medicines used to treat epilepsy (eg Tegretol)
• cimetidine (eg Tagamet), a medicine used to treat reflux and ulcers
• tolbutamide (eg Rastinon), a medicine used to treat diabetes

Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Generic Zoloft.

If you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about these things, tell them before you start taking Generic Zoloft.

How to take Generic Zoloft

Take Generic Zoloft exactly as your doctor has prescribed and follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist.

They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

How much to take

For depression in adults the usual starting dose for Generic Zoloft is one 50 mg tablet each day. The dose can be increased gradually up to 200 mg a day if necessary.

For obsessive compulsive disorder in children (6-12 years) the usual starting dose for Generic Zoloft is 25 mg/day (half a 50 mg tablet), increasing to 50 mg/day after one week.

For obsessive compulsive disorder in adults and adolescents (13-17 years) the usual starting dose for Generic Zoloft is one 50 mg tablet each day.

For panic disorder in adults the usual starting dose for Generic Zoloft is
25 mg per day, increasing to
50 mg per day after one week.

For social phobia (social anxiety disorder) in adults the usual starting dose for Generic Zoloft is 25 mg per day, increasing to 50 mg per day after one week.

The maximum recommended dose of Generic Zoloft for the above-mentioned indications is 200mg per day.

For premenstrual dysphoric disorder the usual starting dose for Generic Zoloft is one 50 mg tablet each day, either throughout the menstrual cycle (to a maximum of 150 mg daily) or for the last 14 days before start of menses (to a maximum of 100 mg daily).

However, depending on your condition and how you react to the medicine, your doctor may ask you to take some other dose.

How to take it

Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.

Try to take your tablet at the same time each day, either morning or evening.

Generic Zoloft can be taken with or without food.

How long to take it

Most medicines for depression and obsessive illnesses take time to work, so do not be discouraged if you do not feel better straight away.

It may take up to 2 to 4 weeks or even longer to feel the full benefit of Generic Zoloft.

You may need to take Generic Zoloft for several months or longer.

Do not stop taking Generic Zoloft, or change the dose, without first checking with your doctor.

If you forget to take it

Do not take an extra dose. Wait until the next day and take your normal dose then.

Do not try to make up for the dose you missed by taking more than one dose at a time.

If you take too much (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone in New Zealand:
0800 POISON or 0800 764 766) for advice, or go to the Emergency department at your nearest hospital if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Generic Zoloft, even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

Keep telephone numbers for these places handy.

If you take too many tablets, you may feel drowsy, sick in the stomach, tremor, fast heart beat, agitation and dizziness.

While you are taking Generic Zoloft

Things you must do

Tell all doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Generic Zoloft.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Generic Zoloft if you are about to be started on any new medicines.

Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Generic Zoloft.

If you are a woman of child-bearing age, you should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Generic Zoloft.

Things you must not do

Do not stop taking Generic Zoloft, or change the dose, without first checking with your doctor.

Do not let yourself run out of tablets over the weekend or on holidays.

Suddenly stopping Generic Zoloft may cause dizziness, headaches, agitation, feeling anxious, nausea and unusual tingling feelings.

Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.

Do not use Generic Zoloft to treat any other complaints unless your doctor says to.

Things to be careful of

Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Generic Zoloft affects you.

Some medicines for depression may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery or do things that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Children may become drowsy or overactive. Parents or teachers should be aware of the possible side-effects of Generic Zoloft.

Although drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is unlikely to affect your response to Generic Zoloft, your doctor may suggest avoiding alcohol while you are taking Generic Zoloft.

You should wait at least 14 days after stopping Generic Zoloft before starting medicines for depression or obsessive illnesses from the MAOI group.

All of the above precautions are important even after you have stopped taking Generic Zoloft.

The effects of Generic Zoloft may last for some days after you have stopped it.

Side effects

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you have any problems while taking Generic Zoloft, even if you do not think the problems are connected with the medicine or are not listed in this leaflet.

Like other medicines, Generic Zoloft can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and need medical attention.

Tell your doctor immediately, or go to your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:

• fits or seizures
• signs of allergy such as rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• symptoms of anxiety and tingling or numbness of the hands and feet after stopping Generic Zoloft
• symptoms of agitation, confusion, sweating, diarrhoea, fever, stiffness in the arms and legs and fast heart beat
• abnormal bleeding

These symptoms are usually rare but may be serious and need urgent medical attention.

Tell your doctor if you experience:

• headache, migraine, dizziness, shakiness, tingling or numbness of the hands and feet, muscle stiffness or weakness, decrease touch or other senses, twitching or abnormal movements
• trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers, shuffling walk and stiffness of the arms and legs
• dry mouth, increased sweating, feeling sick, diarrhoea, indigestion, vomiting, loss of appetite
• tiredness, chest and abdominal pain, hot flushes, fever
• weight loss
• sleeping difficulties, sexual problems, sleepiness
• agitation, anxiety, teeth grinding, confusion, aggressive reaction, feelings of sadness, hallucinations and abnormal thinking in which person loses contact with reality
• inability to focus on vision
• difficulty in passing urine
• persistent painful penile erection
• fast heart beat
• fainting
• unusual secretion of breast milk
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• menstrual irregularities
• unusual loss or thinning of hair
• swelling around the eyes
• yellowing of skin and/or eyes

These side effects are usually mild.

This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Others may occur in some people and there may be some side effects not yet known.

Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell, even if it is not on this list.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand anything in this list.

Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.

After taking Generic Zoloft

Storage

Keep your tablets where young children cannot reach them.

A locked cupboard at least 1½ metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.

Keep Generic Zoloft in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Do not store it or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink.

Do not leave it in the car or on window sills.

Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.

Keep your tablets in their blister pack until it is time to take them.

If you take the tablets out of their pack they may not keep well.