Are there any long term side effects for zoloft (sertraline)? like months after taking it?

Not likely: Withdrawal symptoms are usually short term. A small percentage of patients report withdrawal symptoms up to a year after stopping an ssri like zoloft (sertraline). If this is happening, would discuss with your prescribing physician.

Zoloft (sertraline): As prescribed, zoloft (sertraline) is safe in long run. If plan to get pregnant, inform your doc., that is, if u r female.

Yes, but...: Two common longer term side effects are: 1) sexual [difficulty having an orgasm, reduced sex drive, difficulty having an erection] and 2) weight gain [although weight gain on zoloft (sertraline) is less than another similar antidepressant like paroxetine]. All this being said, there are approaches to minimize side effects that you should speak with your doctor about. Hope this answer helps.