Sertraline is used for:

Treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD; a severe form of premenstrual syndrome), as well as social anxiety disorder.

Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of confident common substances in the brain, which help to elevate moods.

Do NOT take Sertraline if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sertraline
• you are taking or possess taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the final 14 days
• you are taking anorexiants (eg, fenfluramine, phentermine), dextromethorphan, H₁ antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), nefazodone, pimozide, selegiline, sibutramine, St. John's wort, thioridazine, tramadol, or tryptophan

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Before taking Sertraline :

Some health examination conditions might work with Sertraline . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess a history of seizures, bipolar disorder (manic depression), thoughts of suicide, possess attempted suicide, or possess a history of substance abuse
• incase you possess impaired liver function, a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, are allergic to latex, or consume alcoholic beverages
• incase you are dehydrated

Some MEDICINES MIGHT WORK with Sertraline . Tell your health care provider incase you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Carbamazepine or cyproheptadine because the effectiveness of Sertraline might be decreased
• Anorexiants (eg, fenfluramine, phentermine), dextromethorphan, linezolid, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), metoclopramide, nefazodone, selegiline, sibutramine, trazodone, or tryptophan because side effects such as sedation, confusion, or serotonin syndrome (restlessness, fever, excessive sweating, confusion, twitching, as well as seizures; which can rarely be life-threatening) might occur
• Aspirin, anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aripiprazole, clozapine, digitoxin, diuretics (eg, furosemide), flecainide, H₁ antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), lithium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), pimozide, propafenone, risperidone, St. John's wort, sumatriptan, tramadol, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the side effects of these medicines might be increased by Sertraline

This might not be a total list of all interactions that might occur. Ask your health care provider incase Sertraline might work with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, halt, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to take Sertraline :

Take Sertraline as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Sertraline comes with an additional patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully as well as reread it each time you get Sertraline refilled.
• Sertraline might be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
• This medication should be taken once daily.
• Before taking Sertraline , take the dropper provided to measure the prescribed amount of medicine as well as mix it with 4 ounces (one-half cup) of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice. Do not mix the concentrate with any other good of liquid.
• This mixture might become slightly cloudy. This is common.
• Drink the dose immediately after mixing. Do not mix as well as store the medicine.
• Take Sertraline at the alike time each day.
• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while on Sertraline .
• Several weeks might pass before Sertraline reaches its filled effect.
• Incase a dose is missed, take it as soon as likely. Incase several hours possess passed or incase it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. Incase more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ask your health care provider any questions you might possess about how to take Sertraline .

Substantial safety information:

• Sertraline might cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Sertraline . Taking Sertraline alone, with confident other medicines, or with alcohol might lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Sertraline .
• Sertraline will add to the drowsiness effects of other medicines. Check all labels of your medicines for drowsiness causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist incase you are unsure which products might cause drowsiness. Do NOT start any recent medicines without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Antidepressants can increase suicidal thoughts as well as actions in some children as well as teenagers. Adults taking Sertraline might as well as be affected. This risk might be higher in individuals with bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness), a family history of bipolar illness, or a history of attempting suicide. Pay close attention to changes in moods or actions, especially incase changes occur suddenly. Contact your health care provider fair away incase any of the following effects occur or worsen: depression, anxiety, restlessness or irritability, panic attacks, thoughts or attempts of suicide, or other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
• The dropper dispenser contains natural moistureless rubber. Notify your health care provider incase you are allergic to latex.
• Additional monitoring of your condition is recommended at the start of treatment with Sertraline as well as whenever a change in dose is made. Do not suddenly halt taking Sertraline without earliest contacting your doctor. Suddenly stopping Sertraline might cause symptoms such as mental or mood changes, numbness or tingling of the skin, confusion, headache, sleeplessness, or unusual tiredness.
• Incase you will be stopping Sertraline as well as starting nefazodone, a period of time should pass before beginning this recent medicine. Discuss this situation with your doctor.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function, might be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as laboratory appointments while taking Sertraline .
• Caution is advised when taking Sertraline in the ELDERLY since they might be more sensitive to the effects of Sertraline , including a decrease in sodium levels in the blood. This is especially substantial incase they are as well as taking "water pills" or diuretics.
• Caution is advised when taking Sertraline in CHILDREN because they might be more sensitive to the effects of Sertraline , especially increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. It is substantial to monitor weight as well as growth in CHILDREN who are taking Sertraline .
• In the unlikely event you experience a painful as well as prolonged erection, seek health examination attention immediately or permanent problems could occur.
• PREGNANCY as well as BREAST-FEEDING: Incase you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits as well as risks of taking Sertraline during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester. It is unknown incase Sertraline is excreted in breast milk. Incase you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Sertraline , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Likely side effects of Sertraline :

All medicines might cause side effects, however many people possess no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ORDINARY side effects persist or become bothersome:

Abnormal skin sensation; agitation; anxiety; changes in vision; constipation; decreased sex drive; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea/loose stools; dizziness; drowsiness; moistureless mouth; failure to ejaculate; gas; headache; hot flushes; increased sweating; indigestion; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; pain; rash; sleeplessness; sore throat; stomach pain; tiredness; tremor; vomiting; weight loss.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain; fever; inability to control bladder; muscle disorder; recent or worsening agitation, anxiety, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, sleeplessness, exaggerated feeling of well being, or inability to sit still; persistent, painful erection; pounding in the chest; seizures; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or rapid weight gain; unusual or severe mental or mood changes; vision changes; worsening of depression.

This is not a total list of all side effects that might occur. Incase you possess questions or need health examination advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You might report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Incase OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms might include hallucinations; fast, unhurried, or irregular heartbeat; prolonged vomiting; seizures; severe dizziness; severe drowsiness; tremor.

Store at controlled room temperature, between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C). Keep Sertraline out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Common information:

• Incase you possess any questions about Sertraline , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider.
• Sertraline is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Sertraline . Incase you possess questions about the medicine you are taking or would similar more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider.

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