Zoloft

Bulimia Nervosa, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder + 5 more

Treatment

10 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Zoloft

What is Zoloft

Sertraline

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Sertraline is a type of antidepressant medication called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works in a similar way to other SSRI drugs, such as Citalopram and Fluoxetine. It may take several weeks to start working and has fewer side effects than other types of antidepressant medications, such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, etc.

Sertraline Hydrochloride

is the brand name

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Zoloft Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Sertraline Hydrochloride

Sertraline

1992

502

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Sertraline, also known as Sertraline Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses like Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) .

Panic Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Social Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Panic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Effectiveness

How Zoloft Affects Patients

Sertraline is used to treat depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain. Studies have found that it can help with mental clarity for those with depression. It does not have as strong of sedative, anticholinergic, or cardiovascular effects as other types of antidepressants. Generally, patients will start to feel the benefits after 4-6 weeks, although the reasons for this are not yet fully understood.

How Zoloft works in the body

Sertraline works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, which increases the amount of serotonin in the brain. This is thought to be what causes its antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects. In animal studies, it also seems to reduce the number of norepinephrine receptors. Sertraline does not interact with GABA, dopamine, or benzodiazepine receptors, but does have a weak interaction with norepinephrine and dopamine receptors. It also does not inhibit the action of the monoamine oxidase enzyme.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Zoloft is contingent upon the diagnosed circumstance, including Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The measure of dosage shifts, in accordance with the administration technique (e.g. Tablet, film coated or Concentrate) laid out in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Bulimia Nervosa

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Panic Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Social Anxiety Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Depression

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Binge-Eating Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Warnings

Zoloft has five established contraindications. Therefore, it should not be taken conjointly with any of the conditions in the table below.

Zoloft Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Sertraline may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Zoloft.

Common Zoloft Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

7,8-Dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

Major

The risk or severity of serotonin syndrome can be increased when Sertraline is combined with 7,8-Dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Sertraline.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Sertraline.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Sertraline.

Azelastine

Major

Sertraline may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Zoloft Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of sertraline in rats is greater than 2000mg/kg according to the FDA. Common side effects of an overdose may include sleepiness, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, nausea, dizziness, restlessness, and shaking. Fatal overdoses involving sertraline alone are rare, but may be more likely when taken with other drugs. Serious conditions that can arise from an overdose on sertraline include serotonin syndrome, high or low blood pressure, fainting, stupor, coma, slow heartbeat, irregular heartbeats, confusion, and pancreatitis.

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Zoloft Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Zoloft?

Presently, 526 active clinical trials are underway to investigate the potential of Zoloft to alleviate Bulimia Nervosa, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

209 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

8 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

234 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1

Bulimia Nervosa

0 Actively Recruiting

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

62 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Early Phase 1

Panic Disorder

12 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Social Anxiety Disorder

15 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Binge-Eating Disorder

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable

Zoloft Reviews: What are patients saying about Zoloft?

5

Patient Review

8/22/2022

Zoloft for Panic Disorder

This treatment really improved my quality of life. I was struggling with panic attacks and anxiety, but this medication helped me to overcome those hurdles.

5

Patient Review

9/7/2022

Zoloft for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety

Zoloft has been an incredible help for my anxiety and depression. It only took two weeks for the side effects to wear off, and they were entirely tolerable. I actually miss the crazy dreams I had while taking it.

5

Patient Review

10/26/2022

Zoloft for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety

It helped me understand and prevent my anxiety. I had been stuck in a maze for so long, and this treatment allowed me to see above it.

5

Patient Review

11/8/2022

Zoloft for Panic Disorder

I was really amazed by how well this medication worked with no side effects for me. It took away all my anxiety and racing thoughts. I don't have nearly as many panic attacks now, and they're not as bad when I do have them.

3

Patient Review

7/28/2022

Zoloft for Major Depressive Disorder

This treatment was helpful for a week and then stopped being effective.

2.7

Patient Review

8/30/2022

Zoloft for Panic Disorder

I was really hoping this would work, and it did for a few days until I had an allergic reaction. If you're not allergic, then I say give it a try.

2.3

Patient Review

10/14/2022

Zoloft for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I didn't feel any effects while taking this medication, even after six months. And it's only been three years since I stopped taking it, but I don't remember much from that time period.

2.3

Patient Review

11/6/2022

Zoloft for Depression

At first, this medication made me feel pretty good. But eventually it stopped working and made things 10 times worse. I was hospitalized because of the increase in irritability, suicidal ideation, and other problems. Would not recommend to anyone.

1

Patient Review

8/15/2022

Zoloft for Depression

This medication was absolutely terrible. I experienced night sweats, paranoia, hallucinations, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and panic attacks. This medication should be banned!
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Patient Q&A Section about zoloft

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does Zoloft do for anxiety?

"Zoloft is an antidepressant that is also known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. This type of medication works by slowing down the reabsorption of serotonin."

Answered by AI

How does Zoloft make you feel?

"When used as prescribed, Zoloft can help reduce anxiety and fear, as well as the compulsive urge to perform certain tasks. Additionally, it can improve sleep quality, appetite, and energy levels, and help people who are experiencing intrusive thoughts and panic attacks feel more interested in day-to-day life."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of Zoloft?

"If you experience any of the following side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately: headache, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, increased sweating, feeling nervous, restless, fatigued, sleepy, or having trouble sleeping (insomnia)."

Answered by AI

Is Zoloft a strong medicine?

"Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Zoloft is a prescription medication used to treat depression and other issues. It is a brand-name drug and is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Zoloft

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Mindfulness-Based Exposure Therapy for PTSD After Cardiac Arrest

18 - 81
All Sexes
New York, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new therapy called Acceptance- and Mindfulness-Based Exposure Therapy (AMBET) helps treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who survived a cardiac arrest. This study will compare AMBET to another psychotherapy treatment called Present Centered Therapy (PCT) to see which therapy is more effective in treating PTSD. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does AMBET reduce PTSD symptoms in survivors of cardiac arrest? How do the benefits of AMBET compare to PCT? Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to receive either AMBET or PCT * Attend 12 hours of individual psychotherapy sessions over about 12 weeks * Complete short weekly surveys about their mood and behaviors online * Wear a Fitbit device to track sleep and activity during the study * Do brief homework assignments between sessions

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Yuval Neria, PhD

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

7 - 14
All Sexes
Houston, TX

One of the most common and widely disseminated trauma treatments is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a therapist-led, structured and sequential intervention, with treatment organized around P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. (Psychoeducation, Parent training, Relaxation, Affective Regulation, Cognitive Coping, Trauma Narrative, In-Vivo Exposure, Cognitive Reprocessing, and Enhancing Safety) components. Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children after Trauma (SC-CBT-CT) is an alternative delivery system that incorporates the best available evidence on the treatment of childhood Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within a stepped care model and utilizes task-shifting with caregiver involvement, which engages caregivers in actively helping their children. Stepped care approaches are characterized by a personalized approach to care in which a lower intensity (i.e., fewer number of sessions) intervention is initially provided before the child is reevaluated or ''stepped up'' for additional care should symptoms persist. The goal of this study is to assess a personalized modification of SC-CBT-CT for Latino families (pSC-CBT-CT). The hypothesis is that personalizing SC-CBT-CT will improve outcomes for Latino children.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Leslie K Taylor, PhD

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Personalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

7 - 14
All Sexes
Houston, TX

One of the most common and widely disseminated trauma treatments is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a therapist-led, structured and sequential intervention, with treatment organized around P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. (Psychoeducation, Parent training, Relaxation, Affective Regulation, Cognitive Coping, Trauma Narrative, In-Vivo Exposure, Cognitive Reprocessing, and Enhancing Safety) components. Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children after Trauma (SC-CBT-CT) is an alternative delivery system that incorporates the best available evidence on the treatment of childhood Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within a stepped care model and utilizes task-shifting with caregiver involvement, which engages caregivers in actively helping their children. Stepped care approaches are characterized by a personalized approach to care in which a lower intensity (i.e., fewer number of sessions) intervention is initially provided before the child is reevaluated or ''stepped up'' for additional care should symptoms persist. The goal of this study is to assess a personalized modification of SC-CBT-CT for Latino families (pSC-CBT-CT). The hypothesis is that personalizing SC-CBT-CT will improve outcomes for Latino children.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Leslie K Taylor, PhD

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Pharmacogenomic-Guided Medication Management for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

The goal of this prospective, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether pharmacogenomic (PGx)-guided comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists in community pharmacies will improve antidepressant treatment outcomes. The primary aim is to determine whether comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results improves depression symptoms, compared with usual care. Participants 18 years of age or older who have undergone PGx testing (e.g. through an independent biobanking study (Pitt+Me Discovery) who require initiation or adjustment of antidepressant therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either PGx-guided comprehensive medication management or usual care. Those who receive usual care will receive their PGx results at the end of the study. Researchers will compare the groups to assess whether PGx-guided care provided in partnership with community pharmacists and prescribers results in better depression and medication outcomes.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Pittsburgh

Philip E Empey, PharmD, PhD

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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BEAR Program for Suicidal Thoughts

18 - 75
Female
Stanford, CA

The current study aims to test the feasibility of a new form of group therapy for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma and current suicidal ideation. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group has been adapted for women who have experienced trauma and have current suicidal ideation. It incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation about trauma and gender-based violence, and physical self-defense training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect) and experience various mental health difficulties, including suicidal ideation. We aim to assess the feasibility to recruit and implement the BEAR group. Our ultimate aim is to assess whether the program can effect self-efficacy and suicidal ideation.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Stanford University School of Medicine

Jennifer Keller, PhD

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