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Taking Zoloft For Depression - Is It Safe And Effective?
By Heather Colman
Zoloft is a prescription drug that treats a diverse range of disorders. Some of the common disorders
are depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Zoloft works to
make sure more serotonin is released to the brain. Seratonin is a chemical that the brain associates
with happiness.
The safety of taking this drug is under debate. A major study in USA stated that Sertaline, which is the
main ingredient in Zoloft, appears to be ineffective when treating depression of moderate severity. The
company that manufactures Zoloft has been charged recently with not coming forward with information
about the side effects of the drug. Since then many more people have taken them to court. The
company has also been forced to place warnings about the side effects of this drug on all bottles of all
Zoloft.
The major side effects of taking Zoloft include insomnia, gastro intestinal complaints and dizziness.
More severe reactions can include mania and hypomania.
The rate of people affected by mania and hypomania are 1 in 50 patients. Zoloft has been made illegal
for children under the age of 18 unless they are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. This
has come about because of an increase in suicidal behavior and depression that young people have
experienced when on this drug. It is alleged that it is not only young people that are feeling the effects
of increased suicidal behaviors and depression while on Zoloft.
It is believed that Zoloft can also cause a condition known as Akathisia. This condition is characterized
as an overwhelming physical and mental restlessness that eventually leads to destructive behavior in
the patient.
It is important to keep an eye on anyone who has just started taking an anti depressant medication
such as Zoloft. If a patient becomes irritable, more depressed, begins to have new or increased
thoughts of suicide or usual behavioral changes, it is in the patients best interest to contact a heath
care professional immediately.
However it is being debated by some professionals whether Zoloft is really as unsafe as some people
believe. Because of the types of illnesses that Zoloft is used to treat it is hard to know whether some of
the side effects are because of the illness being treated or the result of the drug being taken.
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Taking Zoloft for depression can be risky due to some of the severe side effects. If anti depressants
are required for a patient, a qualified health care professional can discuss the patient’s options and
provide valuable advice on the best alternatives available for treatment of a disorder.
Disclaimer - The information presented here should not be interpreted as or substituted for medical
advice. Please talk to a qualified professional for more information on Zoloft.
Copyright © 2006, Heather Colman. Find more Zoloft resources at:
http://www.zoloft-support.info/sitemap.php and http://www.ebookpalace.com
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Medication And Social Anxiety
By Gary M. Miller
There are many different types of medications that can be used to treat social anxiety. The problem is
that medication does not cure social anxiety. It simply makes social anxiety more manageable. In many
cases, the use of medication masks issues that would be better addressed and eliminated. However, if
medication is being used while the issues surrounding social anxiety are being addressed and dealt
with, then medication does serve a purpose in treating social anxiety.
In the past, social anxiety was treated mainly with beta blockers, monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOI's), Benzodiazapines, tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), and azaspirones. In more recent years,
physicians have started prescribing mild antidepressants, such as Paxil and Zoloft, which are not
addictive, and have proven to be quite effective.
Beta blockers are commonly prescribed for heart conditions, but they have also been found useful in
the treatment of performance anxiety. Beta blockers control rapid heartbeat, shaking, trembling, and
blushing. The two most common beta blockers are Propanadol and Atenolol.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, commonly called MAOI's, are actually antidepressants that are
prescribed for the treatment of depression. It is used in the treatment of social anxiety, by treating the
symptoms that are associated with both depression and social anxiety. However, MAOI's are not
necessarily safe drugs to take, and a strict diet must be followed.
Benzodiazapines are used to slow down the central nervous system. They are also used as muscle
relaxers to treat muscle spasms. They are also used as injections to relieve anxiety and reduce
memory before a medical procedure. Since it affects memory in strong doses, it probably isn't one of
the best medications to take when you are trying to treat social anxiety, since the purpose would be to
use the medication to alleviate symptoms while working on controlling anxiety in other ways.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) are used in the treatment of severe depression, or depression with
anxiety. They are also used to treat obsessional disorders and panic attacks. It is not recommended for
long term treatment, and research has actually seen very little success with this type of medication in
the treatment of social anxiety.
Azaspirones increase the activity of serotonin in the brain. They are prescribed for the treatment of
general anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as social anxiety disorder. They work very slowly, and are not
recommended for long term use.
Antidepressants such as Paxil and Zoloft are probably the best medications to use in the treatment of
social anxiety. These medications also control the serotonin that is produced by the brain, and the
medication is available in controlled release tablets, which keeps the medication working throughout
the day, without leaving the patient feeling drugged. These medications make it quite easy to control
the symptoms of social anxiety, while working towards dealing with the issues without the medication.
These medications are safe, and non-addictive, which means that they are safe to take for long periods
of time, but long term use is not recommended in the treatment of social anxiety, because the patient
may start depending on the medication instead of learning how to confront the issues.
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