Ask a Psychiatrist: How Does Zoloft Work?

Опубликовано: 17 Июль 2026
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How does Zoloft work? Dr. Dan Lieberman, psychiatrist, clinical professor of psychiatry, and Senior Vice President of Mental Health at Hims & Hers, talks about Zoloft.

Learn about how Zoloft®, a member of the SSRI (Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors) class of antidepressants. Dr. Dan explains its mechanism of action, highlighting how it modifies serotonin activity to bring about changes in brain function, ultimately providing relief from symptoms.

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