Zoloft - top-prescribed antidepressant medicine.
Millions of Americans are affected by the symptoms of depression, which has prompted researchers to develop anti-depressants in recent years. Zoloft is presently enjoying its position as the top-prescribed antidepressant medicine. Developed fourteen years ago, Zoloft has been used to treat millions of Americans who are suffering from depression.
Although it has been successful in treating depression (both postpartum and regular), Zoloft has also been very effective in treating the symptoms of social anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The brain’s serotonin levels are increased by taking Zoloft. It is widely accepted that serotonin has a powerful influence over your moods, your ability to sleep, and your appetite. Through exhaustive research, we learned that there was a definitive relationship between serotonin levels and the symptoms of depression. Zoloft is one of several medications known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s), and works by maintaining adequate blood serotonin levels so that you can experience more pleasure in your day-to-day living.
Zoloft should be introduced gradually. Your body may need a little time to get used to this medication. Usually a physician will start a patient off with a sample packet of Zoloft. The starter pack includes a week’s worth of 25 mg tablets, the minimum dosage, to be followed by the 50 mg dose for the subsequent three weeks. The daily dosage can then be altered as deemed necessary.
Common side effects experienced during the first few days of using this medication include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. These symptoms, which are caused by your body’s adjustment to the drug, will subside within a few weeks.
Most physicians will suggest that you always take your medication at the same time of day, so that your serotonin levels remain stable. This medication can be taken at any time of day, so you just need to figure out what time works best for you.
There are some people who experience sleeplessness, so they take their Zoloft in the morning, while others find that it actually makes them sleepy, so they take it at bedtime.