are you taking zoloft or any other SSRI?
you are very young, but please know this these chemicals the doctors give us
can have a very bad reaction sometimes -they produce the very thing
you do not want, more depression, -this is called - adverse reactions:
zoloft -
Zoloft is the brand name for Sertraline, and antidepressant, antiobsessional, and antipanic agent. It is an SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, which is a class of drugs that increase the levels of serotonin in a patient.
Zoloft may take effect in one to three weeks or more.
Why is this drug prescribed?
Zoloft is used in children to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The obsessions or compulsions must cause marked distress, are time-consuming, or significantly interfere with social or occupational functioning.
Other uses of Zoloft include:
depression
panic attacks / panic disorder
post-trauma stress
social phobia
obesity
premenstrual syndrome
Warnings and Precautions
Zoloft has been tested in children 6 to 17 years of age with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. Because Zoloft can cause decreased appetite, children taking Zoloft long-term should have their growth and body weight measured regularly.
Zoloft does not have a known sedative effect, but people taking Zoloft should not drive or operate heavy machinery until the effects of Zoloft are known.
For Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Research indicates that Zoloft has no harmful effects during pregnancy. Zoloft passes into breast milk; no adverse effects on the infant have been reported, but the long-term effects are not known. As with all medications, pregnant or nursing women should be cautious when using this drug.
Contraindications
Zoloft should not be used for people with the following medical conditions:
an allergic or negative reaction to this drug in the past
a history of seizures
recent heart attack
kidney disease
Parkinson's disease
liver disease
epilepsy
Adverse Reactions
Zoloft may cause the following reactions:
fast heart rate, palpitations
dizziness or lightheadedness
fast talking, excited feelings
skin rash, itching (hives)
unusual tiredness or weakness
confusion
flushing
sweating
muscle spasms
nausea, vomiting
diarrhea
decreased appetite
weight loss
dry mouth
vaginitis
insomnia
headache
indigestion,
fatigue
insomnia
nervousness
stupor
Interactions with Drugs and Other Substances
Drugs or substances that may interact with Zoloft are:
cimetidine
diazepam
furazolidone
molindone
MAO inhibitors such as phenelzine (NardilŽ), tranylcypromine (ParnateŽ), isocarboxazid (MarplanŽ) - serious, even fatal, interactions can occur when these medications are taken with Zoloft
medicines for mental depression, mania, anxiety, psychosis or difficulty sleeping
procarbazine
selegiline
tolbutamide
Valium (diazepam), Orinase (tolbutamide), and Coumadin (warfarin) – their effects may be increased
illicit drugs (LSD, cocaine, methamphetamine)
antihistamines (Seldane, Histmanal)
certain antibiotics
calcium channel blockers
Antidiabetic drugs - risk of hypoglycemic reactions may increase when taken with Zoloft
Tambocor (flecainide) may lead to flecainide toxicity
Norvir (ritonavir) can lead to toxicity
alcohol
Sources
http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
http://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-z02.html