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Zoloft

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[zoh-lawft, -loft] / ˈzoʊ lɔft, -lɒft /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of sertraline.


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It's usually treated with medications like Zoloft and Paxil that boost and stabilize the neurotransmitter serotonin, leading to reduced anxiety and enhanced emotional well-being.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

Zoloft made her emotionally numb, took away her appetite and left her sweaty and sleepy, she said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Common SSRIs include Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft, and they’re the most widely prescribed form of antidepressant in the U.S.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2025

Antidepressants, including SSRIs Lexapro and Zoloft, are a complex personal decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

“He was on his Zoloft but he stopped taking it.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini