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Zoloft, released by Pfizer, Inc. in 1992 , which at that time was FDA-approved as a treatment for depression. Zoloft (Sertraline) is one of several antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs, which used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
 

Zoloft Side Effects

Zoloft has been linked to possible risks of developmental birth defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in newborn infants whose mothers took Zoloft during pregnancy, serious withdrawal symptoms in patients who discontinue use and in infants whose mother took Zoloft during pregnancy, increased suicide in both children and adults, and to an increased risk of bone loss in older patients. There have been numerous lawsuits by individuals to recover damages for injury from painful withdrawal symptoms that the patients or mothers of infants were not told about before they took Zoloft and other antidepressants.
 

Akathisia is also another severe potential side effect that occurs in 3-5% of its users and many doctors believe may lead to suicidal behavior. All drug makers are required by law to list the potential adverse side effects that may be caused by using their drug. Nevertheless neither akathisia nor suicide are listed on the Zoloft's warning label.
 

In addition patients who have stopped using Zoloft have reported side effects from withdrawal including jolting electric "zaps", dizziness, extreme nausea and vomiting, high fever, abdominal discomfort, flu symptoms, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, aggression, nightmares, tremor, seizure, and confusion. The Zoloft side effects stemming from withdrawal can become so painful that some patients have committed suicide to end their misery. A more common result of Zoloft withdrawal is misinterpretation by the physician and/or patient, with a wrongful diagnosis of regression. Other serious Zoloft side effects include violent behavior, agitation, hypomania/manic activation, and psychosis.
 

Zoloft side effects may also include mental or emotional symptoms such as:

Abnormal dreams or thoughts, aggressiveness, exaggerated feeling of well-being, depersonalization (unreal feeling), hallucinations, impaired concentration, memory loss, paranoia, rapid mood shifts, thoughts of harming yourself, tooth grinding, and worsening depression.

Zoloft side effects may also include the loss of several pounds for some individuals taking this medication.  This usually doesn't pose a problem, but may be a concern if your depression has already caused significant weight loss.

In a few people, Zoloft side effects may also trigger manic or hypomanic states which include sensations of high energy, lack of need for sleep, grandiose thoughts and feelings and generally inappropriate and out-of-control behavior.
 

Other less serious side effects may include:

    * dizziness
    * indigestion
    * dry mouth
    * confusion
    * headache
    * altered taste
    * nervousness
    * impaired concentration
    * increased blood pressure
    * drowsiness
    * insomnia
    * tingling
    * abnormal vision
    * fatigue
    * paresthesias
    * hallucinations
    * anxiety
    * vomiting
    * decreased appetite
    * tongue ulceration
    * chest pain
    * numbness
    * agitation
    * nausea
    * diarrhea
    * hives
    * sexual dysfunction
    * sweating
 

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If your child or a loved one has taken Zoloft and has experienced any of these symptoms, you should contact our Zoloft lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to get any monetary compensation for your injuries by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

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