It is prescribed for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Attacks.
Alcohol may cause symptoms of depression.
Caution should be exercised in female patients going through pregnancy. Tell your doctor about it.
Caution should be exercised in patients who are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about it.
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney conditions or taking medicines related to kidney problems.
Tell your doctor if you have any liver conditions or taking medicines related to liver problems.
It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
This medicine works by influencing the balance of chemicals, like serotonin, in the brain. It enhances mood, eases anxiety, promotes better sleep, and boosts energy levels.
Depression: A mood condition marked by a variety of mental and physical issues, a loss of interest in activities, and enduring feelings of despair. Anxiety disorders: These include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. They are a collection of mental health conditions marked by intense emotions of fear and anxiety.
IS ZOLOFT ADDICTIVE? Since Zoloft is a long-term antidepressant, it is not considered an addictive or narcotic substance. The potential for abuse is low according to psychiatrists, even though it is a mind-altering substance. Taken properly and as prescribed, Zoloft carries very little risk for abuse or addiction.
1. About sertraline. Sertraline is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It's often used to treat depression, and also sometimes panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sertraline 50mg are blue coloured, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'SER' on one side and '5' and '0' on either side of the breakline on the other side.
A study in The Lancet Psychiatry found that taking sertraline leads to an early reduction in anxiety symptoms, commonly found in depression, several weeks before any improvement in depressive symptoms.
For other SSRIs such as paroxetine and sertraline, only immunosuppressive effects have been described [5], [8], [13].
Sertraline 100mg are yellow coloured, capsule shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with 'SER' on one side and '100' on other side. Sertraline 100 mg Tablets are designed with breakline; this breakline is only to facilitate breaking for ease of swallowing and not to divide it into equal doses.
No, you should not stop taking Sertan without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of Sertan may cause withdrawal symptoms. Hence, it is important to gradually reduce the dose with time (over several weeks or months).
The symptoms of overdose of Sertan include nausea, dizziness, fever, vomiting, confusion, shakiness, and a rapid heartbeat. Whereas, serious side effects include fainting, delirium, heart problems, and changes in blood pressure. If you experience such symptoms immediately contact your doctor or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
Sertan is usually taken once a day and can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken with or without food. Take it as per your convenience but preferably at the same time each day. Some people who have sleep difficulty after taking Sertan, they should take it in the morning. Whereas, some take it at night to limit the side effects of nausea and vomiting.
Social anxiety disorder. Sertraline treatment should be started at a dose of 50 mg/day. Therapy should be initiated at 25 mg/day. After one week, the dose should be increased to 50 mg once daily.
Sertraline treatment should be started at a dose of 50 mg/day. Therapy should be initiated at 25 mg/day. After one week, the dose should be increased to 50 mg once daily. This dosage regimen has been shown to reduce the frequency of early treatment emergent side effects characteristic of panic disorder.
Tablets 50mg, 100mg. Dose:Initially 50mg daily. Maximum dose is 200mg daily, but as evidence for higher doses is poor, 100mg is generally the maximum dose recommended locally.
Medication can definitely change people's personalities, and change them quite substantially. Paxil is rarely prescribed now, because of concerns about side effects and withdrawal, says Tang, but other SSRIs (such as Prozac and Zoloft) are likely to have the same effect on personality.
Fatigue and tiredness are two of the most common side effects of sertraline, as well as several other SSRIs. If you're using sertraline to treat depression, fatigue and tiredness from the medication can also be compounded by the effects of depression on your mood.
Antidepressants like sertraline can start to work on depression within the first two weeks of treatment, and the improvement continues over the following few weeks. It may take four weeks or longer for you to get the full effect. For anxiety, antidepressants like sertraline can take slightly longer to work.
Sertan commonly causes weight gain as the patient is unable to stop the urge to eat. Additionally, use of Sertan may also lead to weight loss, though it occurs rarely. The reason for weight loss could be loss of appetite. Consult your doctor in case of any concerns regarding your weight.
You should never take two doses of Zoloft at the same time, as it can lead to an accidental overdose.
Studies show that sertraline is an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder. In a 2006 study, researchers found that sertraline performed significantly better than a non-therapeutic placebo in reducing social anxiety symptoms.
Sertan belongs to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of medicines. It increases the levels of serotonin which is an important chemical and a neurotransmitter. This increase in serotonin levels can help to improve and regulate your mood, resulting in an improvement in the symptoms of anxiety.
Yes, Sertan may commonly cause sleepiness. In case you feel dizzy, sleepy or tired after taking Sertan, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery. This generally happens within the first few days and weeks after starting Sertan, which may disappear after 2-3 months of use of Sertan.
The withdrawal symptoms of Sertan include dizziness, nausea, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, trouble sleeping, feeling agitated or anxious, headaches and shaking. However, these symptoms are generally mild to moderate and disappear after 1-2 weeks of discontinuing Sertan.
Many people who experience nausea and other side effects from sertraline opt to take it at night in order to limit these side effects. Since sertraline can interfere with sleep in a small percentage of users, many people also opt to take sertraline in the morning.
In some patients, if Zoloft is discontinued abruptly, withdrawal side effects include abdominal cramps, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and memory impairment.
You should continue taking Sertan as long as your doctor recommends to take it which may be for several months. Doctors usually recommend the medicine for 6 months to a year after you no longer feel depressed. It is important to know that stopping the medication before the suggested time may cause depression to come back.
Serdep 100mg Tablet is usually taken once a day and can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken with or without food. Take it as per your convenience but preferably at the same time each day. Some people who have sleep difficulty after taking Serdep 100mg Tablet, they should take it in the morning.
You may start noticing an improvement in symptoms within 7 days of taking Sertan. However, it may take longer to show full response and will vary from person to person.
Sertraline should not be taken with or within two weeks of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These include phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), rasagiline (Azilect®), and selegiline (Emsam®).
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