Order Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)

Brand Name	Sertraline
Generic Name	Sertraline
Category	Antidepressant
Medication	50 and 100 mg

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What is Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) and what are its uses?
How does Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) treat?
Dosage: How should you take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?
Effect of other drugs consumed with Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)
What should you watch for while taking Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?
Possible Side effects of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)

 

Order Sertraline - Generic Equivalent to Sertraline
Category :	Antidepressant

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What is Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) and what are its uses?

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) is an antidepressant.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) helps to improve a depressed person's mood. Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) can also help people with an obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post-trauma stress, or social anxiety.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) may also be prescribed for other purposes, like treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe type of premenstrual syndrome.

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How does Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) treat?

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline), which is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) acts on nerve cells in the brain. In the brain there are numerous different chemical compounds called neurotransmitters. These act as chemical messengers between the nerve cells. Serotonin is one such neurotransmitter and has various functions that we know of.

When serotonin is released from nerve cells in the brain it acts to lighten mood. When Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) is reabsorbed into the nerve cells, it no longer has an effect on mood. It is thought that when depression occurs, there may be a decreased amount of serotonin released from nerve cells in the brain.

SSRIs work by preventing serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain. This helps prolong the mood lightening effect of any released serotonin. In this way, Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) helps relieve depression.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) may also be used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is not fully understood how it works in these conditions.

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Dosage: How should you take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?

Take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) tablets orally.

Swallow the Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) tablets with a drink of water. You may take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) with or without food. Take your Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) doses at regular intervals. Do not take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) more often than directed. Do not stop taking Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) except on your prescriber's advice.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) Dosage for Adults

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose for Depressive or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
The usual starting dose of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) is 50 milligrams once a day, taken either in the morning or in the evening. Your doctor may increase your dose depending upon your response. The maximum dose of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) is 200 milligrams in a day.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) doses may be prescribed throughout the menstrual cycle or limited to the 2 weeks preceding menstruation. The starting dose of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) is 50 milligrams a day. If this proves insufficient, the doctor will increase the dose in 50-milligram steps at the start of each new menstrual cycle up to a maximum of 100 milligrams per day in the 2-week regimen or 150 milligrams per day in the full-cycle regimen.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose for Panic Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
During the first week, the usual dose of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) is 25 milligrams once a day. After that, the dose increases to 50 milligrams once a day. Depending on your response, your doctor may continue to increase your dose of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) up to a maximum of 200 milligrams a day.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) Dosage for Children

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The starting dose of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) for children aged 6 to 12 is 25 milligrams and for adolescents aged 13 to 17, 50 milligrams. Your doctor will adjust the Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose as necessary.

Safety and effectiveness of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) have not been established for children under 6.

Have you skipped your Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose?
If you miss a Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) doses, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double or extra doses of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline).

If you take too much of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?
Incase of an overdose with Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) seek medical emergency immediately.

Symptoms of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) overdose may include:

• hair loss
• changes in sex drive or ability
• drowsiness
• excessive tiredness
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• rapid pounding or irregular heartbeat
• upset stomach
• dizziness
• excitement
• shaking hands that you cannot control
• seizures
• hearing voices or seeing things that do not exist (hallucinating)
• unconsciousness
• fainting

Where should you store Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?
Store Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused amount of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) after the expiry date.

Available strengths of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)
Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) tablets are available in the strengths of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg.

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Effect of other drugs consumed with Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)

The following drugs may interact with Sertraline (Generic Sertraline). They may increase or decrease the activity of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)

• astemizole
• cisapride
• pimozide
• terfenadine
• thioridazine
• medicines called MAO inhibitors-phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline
• amphetamine
• bosentan
• carbamazepine
• certain diet drugs (dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, phentermine, sibutramine)
• certain migraine headache medicines (almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, aratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan)
• cimetidine
• cyclosporine
• dextroamphetamine
• dextromethorphan
• diazepam
• furazolidone
• linezolid
• other medicines for mental depression, mania, anxiety, psychosis or difficulty sleeping
• phenobarbital
• prescription pain medications
• procarbazine
• rifabutin
• rifampin
• rifapentine
• selegiline
• St. John's wort
• tolbutamide
• tramadol
• warfarin

Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

Who should not take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?
Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) should not be used by people taking the antipsychotic medicine pimozide or by people who have taken a monoamine-oxidase inhibitor antidepressant (MAOI) in the last 14 days.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) should not be taken if you suffer from severely decreased liver function or uncontrollable epilepsy or bipolar affective disorder.

Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

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What should you watch for while taking Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?

Inform your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Continue to take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) even if you do not immediately feel better. It can take several weeks before you feel the full effect of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) . If you notice any unusual effects, such as restlessness, worsening of depression, agitation, difficulty sleeping, irritability, anger, acting on dangerous impulses, or thoughts of suicide or suicidal attempts, you should call your health care provider immediately.

If you have been taking Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) regularly for some time, do not suddenly stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose or your symptoms may get worse. Ask your prescriber for advice on slowly stopping Sertraline (Generic Sertraline).

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) . Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your prescriber or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Sertraline (Generic Sertraline).

Possible Side effects of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)

Side effects of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) that should be reported to your health care professional as soon as possible:

• anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, inability to sleep, irritability, hostility or extreme anger, aggressiveness, engaging in unusual or dangerous activities, restlessness or inability to sit still, fast talking, actions that are out of control, extreme elation or feeling of happiness that may switch back and forth with a depressed or sad mood
• fast heart rate, palpitations
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• skin rash, itching (hives)
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting

Side effects of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) that should be reported to your health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:

• agitation or restlessness
• blurred vision
• constipation (less common) or diarrhea (more common)
• difficulty sleeping
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• flushing (redness of skin)
• headache
• indigestion, nausea
• increased or decreased appetite
• increased sweating
• intestinal gas
• sexual difficulties (decreased sexual ability or desire)
• tremor (shaking)

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