Here's Your Information On Generic Zoloft

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"Zoloft is a drug that has been classified as a group called as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), which is an antidepressant class of the drugs. Zoloft regulates the chemicals in the brain that might become altered or unbalanced and give rise to various mental conditions such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety, or OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) related symptoms. Zoloft is also used to treat PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).

The serotonin is one of the chemical messengers that is thought to govern moods of a person. Ordinarily, this special chemical is rapidly reabsorbed after its release at the junction between the nerves. Re-uptake inhibitors such as Zoloft slower down this process and hence, help in boosting up the levels of serotonin availability in the brain.

Why is Zoloft used?

Zoloft is used to treat major depression--a persistently low mood, which interferes with day-to-day living. Symptoms can be included as loss of interest in the general/routine activities, disturbed sleep pattern, changes in appetite, swift fidgeting or lethargic movements, fatigues, feelings of ineptitude or guilt, difficulty in thinking or concentrating and most dangerously, recurrent thoughts to suicide.

All in all, Zoloft is used for the following conditions –
* Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), which is a condition characterized by a depression, dull mood, anxiety or stress, emotional imbalance, and anger or irritability in the two weeks preceding menstrual period.
* Obsessive-compulsive disorder (unwanted thoughts that do not go away and an irresistible urge for keeping repeating the things and actions, such as washing the hands or counting something).
* Panic attacks (unexpected attacks of severe anxiety along with by fear of the return.
* Social anxiety disorder (severe shyness in social situations, which interferes with routine work and social life).
* Post-traumatic stress disorder (re-experiencing catastrophic or grievous events through intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and acute psychological stress).

Information on Generic Zoloft

Pfizer first manufactured Zoloft but it has since come off patent and is available as generics. Several different companies make generic Zoloft, including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Mylan Laboratories. It was in the month of June 2006 -- The FDA approved the first generic versions of the antidepressant Zoloft. The generic drug comes in two forms: Sertraline tablets and a liquid concentration (Sertraline hydrochloride). Sertraline pills are prescribed for the treatment of major depressive disorders in adults and the liquid concentration is approved to treat major depressive problems and some anxiety-related problems as stated in the FDA news release.

Generic Zoloft is now available Sertraline tablets those come in three different strengths. It is also available in a liquid form and though the active ingredients in generic Zoloft are the same as the brand-name version, some inactive ingredients might vary that can cause problems for the people having some allergies or sensitivities. Generic Zoloft tablets and liquid are available in various strengths as follow:

* Zoloft 25 mg tablets
* Zoloft 50 mg tablets
* Zoloft 100 mg tablets
* Zoloft oral concentration 20 mg/ml.

Benefits of buying Generic Zoloft

Generic Zoloft tablets are mostly sold over the Internet. The following are some of the benefits that you can get from buying generic Zoloft over the Internet:-

* The generic Zoloft tablets are quite easily available for purchase.
* You will not need a prescription to buy these generic Zoloft tablets online.
* Since they are not branded with any name, you can purchase these generic Zoloft tablets at a lower price than at the chemist's.
* The fact that they are sold online will ensure a global supply and even countries where the brand Zoloft is not manufactured will benefit with this drug.

Risks involved in buying Generic Zoloft

There are some risks too. You must be wary of these when you are trying to buy generic Zoloft from the Internet: -

First and foremost, make sure that the website selling the drug is a reputed website. All such websites have some testimonials from their past customers. Look into these to get an idea.
* Also make sure that the website has a safe payment system. If not, you risk exposing your identity to Internet crooks.
* If you are planning to go on a self-medication, you need to study in detail about the effects and side effects of the drug Zoloft.
* You have to check into the ingredients too. Make sure that the active component is Sertraline hydrochloride in order to avoid spurious products that are commonly sold over the Internet.

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