What are the benefits or side effects from taking Zoloft?
My husband has been depressed and is considering asking a doctor for a prescription for Zoloft. Now, we’ve heard both good and not so good things about Zoloft. I’d appreciate any feedback from anyone out there, including physicians on Zoloft. How long before it starts to take effect or you notice any results. Drug interactions etc. Thank you! A: Zoloft is an antidepressant and it didn’t do much for me. According to Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/zoloft.html “You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Zoloft is FDA-approved for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is not approved for treating depression in children. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment. Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, i
