Zoloft and Disinhibition - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Disinhibition is reported as a side effect among people who take Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Drug withdrawal syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Disinhibition when taking Zoloft. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 128,159 people who have side effects when taking Zoloft from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zoloft?

Zoloft has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 138,801 Zoloft users. Check the latest studies of Zoloft.

What is Disinhibition?

Disinhibition (loss of inhibition) is found to be associated with 180 drugs and 357 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Disinhibition.

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On Jul, 03, 2026

128,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoloft.
Among them, 40 people (0.03%) have Disinhibition.

Could Zoloft cause Disinhibition?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Zoloft when they have Disinhibition? *

  • < 1 month: 30 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 30 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 10 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 20 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 10 %

What is the gender of people who have Disinhibition when taking Zoloft? *

  • female: 65 %
  • male: 35 %

What is the age of people who have Disinhibition when taking Zoloft? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 3.12 %
  • 10-19: 15.62 %
  • 20-29: 18.75 %
  • 30-39: 3.12 %
  • 40-49: 40.62 %
  • 50-59: 3.12 %
  • 60+: 15.62 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zoloft? *

  1. Xanax: 5 people, 12.50%
  2. Clonazepam: 4 people, 10.00%
  3. Cognex: 4 people, 10.00%
  4. Paxil: 4 people, 10.00%
  5. Zyprexa: 3 people, 7.50%
  6. Lithium Carbonate: 3 people, 7.50%
  7. Risperdal: 2 people, 5.00%
  8. Alprazolam: 2 people, 5.00%
  9. Anafranil: 2 people, 5.00%
  10. Effexor: 2 people, 5.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Disinhibition? *

  1. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 13 people, 32.50%
  2. Memory Loss: 10 people, 25.00%
  3. Aggression: 10 people, 25.00%
  4. Abnormal Behavior: 9 people, 22.50%
  5. Confusion: 6 people, 15.00%
  6. Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 6 people, 15.00%
  7. Euphoric Mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable): 6 people, 15.00%
  8. Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 6 people, 15.00%
  9. Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 6 people, 15.00%
  10. Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Panic Disorder: 2 people, 5.00%
  2. Migraine (headache): 2 people, 5.00%
  3. Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 2 people, 5.00%
  4. Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 2.50%
  5. Sinus Headache (headache caused by sinus infections): 1 person, 2.50%
  6. Polycystic Ovary Disease (cysts in the ovaries that occurs when the follicle stops developing): 1 person, 2.50%
  7. Pharyngitis Streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus): 1 person, 2.50%
  8. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 2.50%
  9. Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 2.50%
  10. Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 2.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sertraline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zoloft) and Zoloft (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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