Zoloft and Premature delivery - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Premature delivery is reported as a side effect among people who take Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Makena, and have Nausea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Premature delivery 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 Premature delivery?

Premature delivery is found to be associated with 558 drugs and 733 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Premature delivery.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

128,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoloft.
Among them, 94 people (0.07%) have Premature delivery.

Among these 94 people:

How long have people been on Zoloft when they have Premature delivery? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Zoloft? *

What are other side effects people have besides Premature delivery? *

Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 23 people, 24.47%
Premature Labor: 9 people, 9.57%
Birth Control: 8 people, 8.51%
Live Birth: 8 people, 8.51%
Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 8 people, 8.51%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 6.38%
Pain: 6 people, 6.38%
Placenta Abruptio: 6 people, 6.38%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 6.38%
Vaginal Bleeding: 5 people, 5.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 17.02%
Birth Control: 14 people, 14.89%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 13 people, 13.83%
Sleep Disorder: 12 people, 12.77%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 8 people, 8.51%
Pain: 7 people, 7.45%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 6.38%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 5.32%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 5.32%
Asthma: 4 people, 4.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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