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

Summary:

Theft is reported as a side effect among people who take Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Abilify, and have Major depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Theft 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 138,798 Zoloft users. Check the latest studies of Zoloft.

What is Theft?

Theft is found to be associated with 94 drugs and 163 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Theft.



On Jul, 12, 2026

128,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoloft.
Among them, 39 people (0.03%) have Theft.

Could Zoloft cause Theft?

Among these 39 people:

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

  • < 1 month: 50 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 50 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 36.84 %
  • male: 63.16 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 3.85 %
  • 10-19: 23.08 %
  • 20-29: 23.08 %
  • 30-39: 26.92 %
  • 40-49: 23.08 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zoloft? *

  1. Abilify: 14 people, 35.90%
  2. Depakote: 8 people, 20.51%
  3. Xanax: 8 people, 20.51%
  4. Ambien: 5 people, 12.82%
  5. Lamictal: 5 people, 12.82%
  6. Paxil: 5 people, 12.82%
  7. Risperdal: 5 people, 12.82%
  8. Seroquel: 4 people, 10.26%
  9. Nexium: 4 people, 10.26%
  10. Oxycodone: 4 people, 10.26%

What are other side effects people have besides Theft? *

  1. Suicide Attempt: 16 people, 41.03%
  2. Suicidal Ideation: 15 people, 38.46%
  3. Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 13 people, 33.33%
  4. Loss Of Employment: 13 people, 33.33%
  5. Shoplifting: 13 people, 33.33%
  6. Compulsive Shopping: 12 people, 30.77%
  7. Injury: 10 people, 25.64%
  8. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 10 people, 25.64%
  9. Compulsive Sexual Behavior: 10 people, 25.64%
  10. Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 9 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. 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): 12 people, 30.77%
  2. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 7 people, 17.95%
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 15.38%
  4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 5 people, 12.82%
  5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 4 people, 10.26%
  6. Pain: 4 people, 10.26%
  7. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 7.69%
  8. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 7.69%
  9. Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 7.69%
  10. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 5.13%

* 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.

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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