You should avoid taking Zoloft if you meet any of the following conditions:
- If you are currently taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or if you are uncertain whether you are taking an MAOI, including the antibiotic linezolid, consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
- If you have taken an MAOI within 2 weeks of discontinuing Zoloft unless directed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
- If you have ceased using an MAOI within the last 2 weeks unless directed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
- If you are taking any other medications that contain sertraline (such as sertraline HCl or sertraline hydrochloride).
- If you are using the antipsychotic medication pimozide (Orap®), this can lead to serious heart problems.
- If you have an allergy to sertraline or any of the ingredients in Zoloft. You can find a comprehensive list of Zoloft's ingredients at the end of the Medication Guide.
- If you are taking Antabuse® (disulfiram) in its liquid form due to the alcohol content, it is advisable to avoid Zoloft.