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Generic Names:  What are the side effects of Zoloft?
What are the side effects for Zoloft?
The side effects of Zoloft include dry mouth, blurred vision, sleepiness, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, sweating, postural hypotension, decreased libido, social dysfunction.
What is the mechanism of Zoloft?
Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Zoloft should not be given at the same time as MAO inhibitors.
How is Zoloft excreted?
Zoloft is metabolized by the liver
 Adverse events in people taking with Zoloft
Gastrointestinal Constipation, dry mouth
Neurological Postural hypotension, agitation, sweating
Cardiac Tachycardia
Genitourinary Urinary retention, decreased libido, sexual dysfunction
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Pharmacology - Zoloft
Question:
What is one of the main side effects of Zoloft overdose?
Answer:
Zoloft overdose has been associated with seizures.
Question:
How does Zoloft effect the metabolism of other drugs in the liver?
Answer:
Zoloft Is an Inhibitor of the hepatic Cytochrome P-450 system.
Question:
What is the mechanism of zoloft?
Answer:
Zoloft functions as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.