Zoloft Withdrawal Symptoms May be Risky, Besides Side Effects
Depression is considered a disorder of the brain. The
treatment for depression includes antidepressants intake and psychotherapy.
Most of the patients consider both. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
has already released several cautions with regard to Zoloft intake. Based on
the clinical procedures, including reports from patients, Zoloft has been
labeled to have seriously harmful side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
Zoloft (generic name: setraline) is an antidepressant drug manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Media reports say that when Zoloft was out on the market, it quickly became one of the largest-selling, globally available antidepressant drugs.
In general, Zoloft is a medication for major depression (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, premenstrual dyphoric disorder (PMDD), panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Over the past 15
years, a 400 percent increase in usage was observed by Center for Disease
Control (CDC). This is despite the warnings from the US Food and Drug
Administration, medical researchers and institutions. That goes to show that 11
percent of the American population is currently taking one or more
antidepressants.
Zoloft withdrawal symptoms are triggered when a patient fails to take a scheduled dose or completely taper off from the drug. Medical researchers say that the most severe complications of Zoloft discontinuation syndrome are related to the heart.
Tiredness, insomnia, headache, confusion, dizziness and irritability are among the most common withdrawal symptoms of Zoloft.
The following are other withdrawal symptoms:
•Unusual weakness;
•Shortness of breath;
•Swelling of legs or abdomen
•Gastrointestinal symptoms
•Dysphagia (inability to swallow)
•Joint pains
•Bleeding
•Bruising
•Edema of the lungs
•Erectile dysfunction
•Delayed ejaculation
•Diarrhea or constipation
•Erythema (swelling of blood vessels)
In addition, birth defects to newborns, physical pain, sexual dysfunction, psychosis, delusion, hallucination, memory loss, sleeping problems, eating disorders, abnormal personality changes, unusual mood shifts, irritability, hostility, self-harm and other acts of violence are among the harmful side effects reported by the complaining patients.
The public should always consult a doctor before taking any medications to avoid adverse complications. So, Zoloft patients should directly consult their healthcare experts if doubts concerning its effect on their health and state of mind arise.Frustrated users filing a lawsuit appear to be gaining ground against Pfizer.Victims of the drug intend to receive a financial compensation from the company.For more information about Zoloft cases, those who experienced undue side effects and withdrawal symptoms may obtain legal advice.
For those taking antidepressants, it is safe for them to consider that the numerous lawsuits filed against its manufacturer suggest that antidepressants may not be the best way to deal with their problems. Medical professionals may offer safer alternatives instead of antidepressant drugs.
References:
·depression.emedtv.com/zoloft/zoloft-withdrawal.html
·depression.about.com/cs/sideeffects/a/maoiszoloft.htm
·medhelp.org/posts/Depression-Anxiety-Mental-Health/Withdrawal-from-Zoloft-After-Long-term-Use/show/267888
