Generic Name: Sertraline
Zoloft is a brand name for sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It is used in the treatment of major depression; obsessive-compulsive disorder; panic disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder; premenstrual dysphoric disorder; and social anxiety disorder.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18 |
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1 | ||||
| Anxiety | 7 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| Insomnia | 2 | 0 |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Doctor's advice
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4 | 67% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 33% |
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 17% |
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Other
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1 | 17% |
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Report created on November 21, 2009.