Five things you need to know if you are taking Sertraline (Zoloft)

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:49:50 +0000

In this video we cover the top 5 things you need to know about sertraline (Zoloft).
1. What is sertraline and what is it used for? 0:00
2. What are the common side effects? 1:28
3. How long does it take to work? 2:43
4. How long should you take the medication for? 3:55
5. Can you abruptly stop taking sertraline? 4:50

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL

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Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes only and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice or substitute for diagnosis and treatment of any conditions discussed herein. Furthermore, watching these videos or getting answers to comments/questions, does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Please consult with your own health care provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

References:
Herzog, D. P., Wagner, S., Ruckes, C., Tadic, A., Roll, S. C., Härter, M., & Lieb, K. (2017). Guideline adherence of antidepressant treatment in outpatients with major depressive disorder: a naturalistic study. European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 267(8), 711–721. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-017-0798-6

Schimelpfening, N. (2020). Tapering off Zoloft and discontinuation syndrome. Verywell Mind. Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/t....apering-off-zoloft-1

Stahl, S. (2017). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: prescribers guide (6th ed.). New York, N.Y.: Cambridge University Press.

Vasile C. (2020). CBT and medication in depression (Review). Experimental and therapeutic medicine, 20(4), 3513–3516. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9014

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