|
|||||||
Toll Free No.: 800-653-0160 / Fax No.: 888-620-6724
| |||||||
| Products | Refill Now | Login | FAQ | New Registration |
Order Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)
Information to have about Sertraline (Generic Equivalent to Sertraline) . .
|
||||||||||
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.
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.
Dosage: How should you take Sertraline (Generic Sertraline)?
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)
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.
Top
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:
Side effects of Sertraline (Generic Sertraline) that should be reported to your health care professional if they continue or are bothersome: