Description
sertraline for anxiety
sertraline bnf (Zoloft) is a medication used for depression, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Sertraline is thought to work by balancing serotonin, a naturally occurring chemical messenger that affects mood and emotions. Sertraline is an SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that increases serotonin levels between neurons (nerves) by blocking serotonin from being absorbed. Serotonin is sometimes called 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT).
The original sertraline brand name is Zoloft, which was FDA-approved on December 30, 1991, and it is now also available as a generic medicine. sertraline bnf
It is available as sertraline 50mg tablets, 25mg tablets, 100mg tablets, 150mg capsules, 200mg capsules, and an oral solution of 20 mg/mL. sertraline bnf
Who can take sertraline?
Zoloft brand of sertraline is FDA-approved to be used by adults with:
- major depressive disorder (MDD)
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- panic disorder (PD)
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- social anxiety disorder (SAD)
Zoloft is also approved to treat:
- OCD in children 6 years to 17 years
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Generic brands of sertraline may not be approved for the same indications or age groups as Zoloft.
Sertraline side effects
Common sertraline side effects
Common sertraline side effects are nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, increased sweating, shaking or trembling, decreased appetite, inability to ejaculate, and decreased libido. These side effects occurred in 5% or more of patients using this medicine. sertraline bnf
Serious sertraline side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to sertraline HCL, such as a skin rash or hives (with or without fever or joint pain), difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. sertraline bnf
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Sertraline may cause other serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
- unusual bleeding or bruising;
- a seizure;
- vision changes, eye pain, redness, or swelling;
- low blood sodium – headache, confusion, problems with thinking or memory, weakness, feeling unsteady; or
- manic episodes – racing thoughts, increased energy, unusual risk-taking behavior, extreme happiness, being irritable or talkative. sertraline bnf
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