Zoloft (Sertraline) for Migraine

Overview
Zoloft is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Zoloft is also known by its drug name, Sertraline. Some antidepressants are prescribed off-label to prevent migraines.

Zoloft is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. Zoloft is believed to work by changing the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

How do I take it?
Zoloft is generally taken once a day.

Zoloft comes in tablet and oral concentration forms.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Zoloft lists common side effects including nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, rash, headache, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, and weight loss.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Zoloft include serotonin syndrome, which may be life-threatening.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Zoloft – RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/zoloft-drug.htm

Migraine Treatment with Antidepressants: an introduction – Migraine.com
https://migraine.com/migraine-treatment/antidep...