Understanding Sertraline (Zoloft)

Medication Interactions

Sertraline has quite a few medication interactions. Thus, patients must discuss all of their current medications with their doctor first! They should always update this list. The pharmacy should have one as well! The list needs to include all prescription medications, over-the-counter pills, vitamins, herbal supplements, and minerals.

Examples of medications that it interacts with are blood thinners and anti-inflammatories. Both alter an individual's blood clotting ability, and when combined with sertraline, increase bruising and bleeding significantly. It is also not appropriate to use with methylene blue injections! Patients who also take disulfiram need to avoid the liquid form. This ensures that they avoid a reaction! These are prime examples of why discussing all medications with a doctor first is crucial.