Compare Zoloft vs Prozac

Compare Zoloft

vs Prozac

Compare Zoloft to Prozac. To make a decision about Zoloft vs Prozac, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Zoloft or Prozac

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Uses of Zoloft

Zoloft is also known by the generic name Sertraline

USES:
Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).

This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Uses of Prozac

Prozac is also known by the generic name Fluoxetine

USES:
This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Zoloft and Prozac Have 14 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Mild Degree of Mania - Hypomania is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

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Zoloft Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prozac

Critical Seriousness - Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Discharge of Milk in Men or Women when Not Breastfeeding - Galactorrhea not associated with Childbirth is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Breast Tenderness - Mastalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

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Prozac Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zoloft

Critical Seriousness - Chills is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Risk of Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

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Zoloft and Prozac Have 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zoloft and Prozac.

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Zoloft Has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Prozac

Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zoloft but not Prozac.

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Prozac Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Prozac

Yawning is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prozac but not Zoloft. Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prozac but not Zoloft. Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prozac but not Zoloft. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Zoloft and Prozac.

Zoloft and Prozac Treat 15 Conditions in Common

Depression is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Panic Disorder is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Depressed Mood Disorder Occurring Every Year at the Same Time - Seasonal Affective Disorder is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Premenstrual Disorder with a State of Unhappiness - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Bipolar Depression - Depression associated with Manic Depressive Disorder is treated by both Zoloft and Prozac.

Zoloft has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zoloft.

Zoloft Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Hypomania - Mild Degree of Mania is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Zoloft.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Zoloft.

Prozac has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Prozac.

Prozac Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Prozac.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Prozac.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Sexual Function - Sexual Problems is a contraindication of Prozac.

Anorexia - Loss of Appetite is a contraindication of Prozac.

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Prozac.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Prozac.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Prozac.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Prozac.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Prozac.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Prozac.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Prozac.

Hypomania - Mild Degree of Mania is a contraindication of Prozac.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Prozac.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Prozac.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Prozac.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Prozac.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Prozac.

Zoloft - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Prozac - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.