Sertraline

( Zoloft )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jan 14, 2025

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Zoloft

Availability:

Prescription only

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.