Are depressing thoughts plaguing you? Constant worries, lack of sleep, inability to concentrate on the simplest of activities are amongst the first signs of an underlying grave condition known as clinical depression. Zoloft is an anti-psychotic medication that can uplift such symptoms and provide some relief to the patients.
Zoloft has proven to be the choice for treatment for a range of disorders, which include PMDD (premenstrual dysphonic disorder) which affects women who suffer from extremely moody behavior 10-14 days prior to the menstrual cycle. This can get extremely serious if it persists for long periods and requires treatment. It has also been given to patients suffering from Obsessive compulsive disorder (compulsive need to perform certain actions such as washing hands cleaning etc), social anxiety disorder (extreme shyness to public and fear of meeting new people and interacting). These disorders though can be treated by psychological counseling, may sometimes need medical intervention.
Zoloft belongs to a category of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These chemicals can alter levels of serotonin, which is often known as the “mood chemical”. It functions by slowing the process of re absorption of serotonin from nerve endings thereby letting an extended period of serotonin presence at nerve junctions keeping the mood levels at an acceptable state.
Since it’s a prescription drug, it must be taken under the supervision of medical health care professional and as per the dosage suggested by the doctor. The course of treatment may span a few weeks and it may take some time to notice the benefits of the drug. It is therefore important to continue taking the pill regularly.
Be sure to inform the doctor of any ensuing medical condition or medication being taken (even over the counter prescriptions) and if any abnormal physical or mental issues come up alert the doctor at once and undergo a medical checkup.