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Brand name: Zoloft Generic name: Sertraline
Why is Sertraline prescribed ? Sertraline is prescribed for major depressive disorder, a persistently low mood that interferes with everyday living. Symptoms may include loss of interest in your usual activities, disturbed sleep, change in appetite, constant fidgeting or lethargic movement, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking or concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of suicide.
Most important fact about Sertraline Do not take Sertraline within 2 weeks of taking any drug classified as an MAO inhibitor. Drugs in this category include the antidepressants Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate. When serotonin boosters such as Sertraline are combined with MAO inhibitors, serious and sometimes fatal reactions can occur. How should you take Sertraline ? Take Sertraline exactly as prescribed: once a day, in either the morning or the evening. Sertraline is available in capsule and oral concentrate forms. To prepare Sertraline oral concentrate, use the dropper provided. Measure out the amount of concentrate prescribed by your doctor and mix it with 4 ounces of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice. (Do not mix the concentrate with any other type of beverage.) Drink the mixture immediately; do not prepare it in advance for later use. At times, a slight haze may appear after mixing, but this is normal. Improvement with Sertraline may not be seen for several days to a few weeks. You should expect to keep taking it for at least several months. Sertraline may make your mouth dry. For temporary relief suck a hard candy, chew gum, or melt bits of ice in your mouth. If you miss a dose of Sertraline Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If several hours have passed, skip the dose. Never try to catch up by doubling the dose. Storage instructions for Sertraline Store at room temperature. What side effects may occur with Sertraline ? Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Sertraline. More common side effects of taking Sertraline may include: Less common or rare side effects of taking Sertraline may include: Sertraline may also cause mental or emotional symptoms such as: Many people lose a pound or two of body weight while taking Sertraline. This usually poses no problem but may be a concern if your depression has already caused you to lose a great deal of weight. In a few people, Sertraline may trigger the grandiose, inappropriate, out-of-control behavior called mania or the similar, but less dramatic, hyper state called hypomania. Why should Sertraline not be prescribed ? Do not use this drug while taking an MAO inhibitor (see Most important fact about Sertraline). Avoid Sertraline if it causes an allergic-type reaction. Special warnings about Sertraline If you have a kidney or liver disorder, or are subject to seizures, take Sertraline cautiously and under close medical supervision. Your doctor may limit your dosage if you have one of these conditions. Sertraline has not been found to impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Nevertheless, the manufacturer recommends caution until you know how the drug affects you. If you are sensitive to latex, use caution when handling the dropper provided with the oral concentrate. Possible food and drug interactions when taking Sertraline You should not drink alcoholic beverages while taking Sertraline. Use over-the-counter remedies with caution. Although none is known to interact with Sertraline, interactions remain a possibility. If Sertraline is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sertraline with the following: If you are using the oral concentrate form of Sertraline, do not take disulfiram (Antabuse) Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding The effects of Sertraline during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Sertraline should be taken during pregnancy only if it is clearly needed. It is not known whether Sertraline appears in breast milk. Caution is advised when using Sertraline during breastfeeding. Recommended dosages for Sertraline ADULTS Depressive or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder The usual starting dose 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 is 200 milligrams in a day. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Doses may be prescribed throughout the menstrual cycle or limited to the 2 weeks preceding menstruation. The starting dose 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. (During the first 3 days of the 2-week regimen, doses are always limited to 50 milligrams.) Panic Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder During the first week, the usual dose 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 up to a maximum of 200 milligrams a day. CHILDREN Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder The starting dose for children aged 6 to 12 is 25 milligrams and for adolescents aged 13 to 17, 50 milligrams. Your doctor will adjust the dose as necessary. Safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 6. Overdosage of Sertraline Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An overdose of Sertraline can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Common symptoms of Sertraline overdose include: Agitation, dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, sleepiness, tremor, vomiting Other possible symptoms include coma, stupor, fainting, convulsions, delirium, hallucinations, mania, high or low blood pressure, and slow, rapid, or irregular heartbeat |
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