Zoloft is the most common brand name for the chemical Sertaline, a drug classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Other SSRIs include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), and Escitalopram (Lexapro). Zoloft is produced today by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, and is also marketed under the brand names Lustral, Apo-Sertal, Gladem, Serlift, Asentra, Xydep, Serlain and Stimuloton, depending on where in the world it is sold.

Today, there are a wide variety of treatments available for both depression and anxiety. Zoloft and other SSRIs are one approach to treatment, but should not be considered ‘cures’ for depression or anxiety. Rather, they should be used in conjunction with other forms of therapy and treatment to maximize the positive effects in combating the disorders.

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