Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Forms:
Tablet, liquid concentrate
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic disorder (PD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Sertraline (Zoloft) Drug Class
Sertraline (ser-truh-leen) belongs to a group of antidepressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Sertraline (Zoloft) Age Range
Sertraline is approved for use in adults. Doctors can also prescribe sertraline to children 6 years of age and older for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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