Sertraline in A Sentence

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    Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) reduce depression by increasing levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter.

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    The most effective of these are sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and paroxetine (Paxil).

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    Sertraline appears to significantly improve productivity, social activities, and relationships compared.

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    Side effects of sertraline were found to include nausea, diarrhea, and decreased libido.

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    Sertraline (Zoloft) was also found in studies to be effective with youths, slightly more so for adolescents than younger children.

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    The drugs under review include bupropion (Wellbutrin), citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac), mirtazapine (Remeron), nefazodone (Serzone), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro) and venlafaxine (Effexor).

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    Several of these drugs, including sertraline (Zoloft) and fluoxetine (Prozac) are approved for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in pediatric patients.

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    Drugs in this class given to treat trichotillomania in children include sertraline (Zoloft), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and clomioramine.