Sertraline (including Zoloft) is used to treat depression, as well as other conditions (including headaches). The length of time you use this medicine depends on many factors that are individual to you, and only your doctor and you will be able to determine this answer.
Factors include:
- your medical condition(s) (why you are prescribed this drug)
- if your medical condition(s) are responding to this medication
- if your medical condition(s) are responding to other treatments
- any additional symptoms you experience
- if you are experiencing side effects to this medication
- your overall treatment plan
This question is best asked to your prescribing doctor, who can talk with you about the pros/cons of this medication versus other treatment options for you.
If you would like to talk more about your treatment options for your specific condition, please provide more information about your situation and health diagnosis.
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Hi nataly,
Sertraline (including Zoloft) is used to treat depression, as well as other conditions (including headaches). The length of time you use this medicine depends on many factors that are individual to you, and only your doctor and you will be able to determine this answer.
Factors include:
- your medical condition(s) (why you are prescribed this drug)
- if your medical condition(s) are responding to this medication
- if your medical condition(s) are responding to other treatments
- any additional symptoms you experience
- if you are experiencing side effects to this medication
- your overall treatment plan
This question is best asked to your prescribing doctor, who can talk with you about the pros/cons of this medication versus other treatment options for you.
If you would like to talk more about your treatment options for your specific condition, please provide more information about your situation and health diagnosis.
March 20, 2011 - 6:39amThis Comment
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