What Is Sertraline

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Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.[9] The efficacy of sertraline for depression is similar to that of other antidepressants, and the differences are mostly confined to side effects. Sertraline is better tolerated than the older tricyclic antidepressants, and it may work better than fluoxetine for some subtypes of depression. Sertraline is effective for panic disorder, socia...

Been on sertraline 50mg for 8 weeks went through side effects & felt lots better.Having dizzy heads now & feeling shaky & like its not working anymore.Will this pass as I feel back to square one. ## Are you on any other medications, or just the Sertraline? Learn more Sertraline details here. If it really seems to you that it's not working, after just 2 months, then it might not be the right dosage, or the right medication to help you. Not every drug works for everyone that tries it. Have you consulted your doctor, yet? Is this the only SSRI that you've tried? ## Similar situation. Sertraline for 6 weeks. Bad first 4 weeks, lots of paranoia! Saw doc and wants to increase dosage. I'm really not sure about that. Mental health is new to me. Ive broken lots of bones, ...

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My Ex Is Claiming I Have To Give Her £200. She Says She Needs It For Sertraline! But Would I Not Be Right In Saying It Can Be Prescribed For Free To People In Full Time Education Under The Age Of 18? Some Help Would Be Nice Cuz I Dont Wanna Hve To Give That Crazy B**** Jack S***! Thanks :) ## Since you are obviously not in the US, I am sorry, I have no information to help you.

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I've recently been to visit my doctor about my anti depressants. I've been getting CITALOPRAM 30MG DAILY, but they wasn't working anymore. My doctor has started me with SERTRALINE 50MG DAILY, INCREASING TO 100MG next week. I've been informed of some people that these are also prescribed as an anti phycotic, please can someone who knows about these things please help me out with the truth? ## Sertraline is classified as a selective serotonin uptake inhibitor, it is used to treat depression, and anxiety. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight changes, and mood changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am 28 yeats old female.i am taking daxid 50 for 8 weeks..i feel better.but no full effect.still i am little anxious .and have some fear.how much time take sertraline to get full relax ## 8 weeks is long enough, talk to your doctor about it. He may need to increase your dose, or possibly add something else or replace with another drug. It's a trial and error process.

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How long does it take on 50mg tablet of sertraline to go through the body. how long do side effects last - thank you ## Most people don't even experience side effects from just one dose, on the rare occasion that they do, if you only took one tablet, it will be out of your body within 24 to 48 hours. Sertraline is the generic for Zoloft, common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more on it here: Where you perhaps referring to an allergic reaction? ## Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. i did take a very serious reaction to the on 50mg tablet, which did last 48 hours, i was trembling, had feelings of extreme anxiety and this went on and off for the 48 hours. i saw my doctor on monday 16 november who prescribed a beta ...

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Is this drug considered to be a narcotic? I'm dealing with someone with an addictive personality and keeps going to docs and getting different types of drugs. I want to make sure this isn't in that sort of category. ## No, Thomas, this is an SSRI antidepressant that is used to treat various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thomas, Well good and bad news, Zoloft is non narcotic. SSRI's are traditionally used for depression and depressive like conditions. They are technically non habit forming but millions who have been regular users of this family of drugs can result in depen...

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I wanted to know if Sertraline is similar to a Xanax? My boyfriend recently got prescribed Sertrailine HCL 50 mg (tablet L U D02) for his panic attacks and anxiety. He told me it was like taking a xanax that he was once prescribed before. I was wondering if they were similar? ## Hi Cherish, Even though your boyfriend said that the drugs feel similar for him, Sertraline (brand name Zoloft) and Alprazolam (brand name Xanax) are actually in 2 different drug classes. As a side note, the NDC code of the tablet which you have described is 68180-352. Sertraline is considered an SSRI antidepressant most commonly prescribed for depression, but it can also be prescribed for anxiety or panic disorder. Alprazolam is considered a benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety. So all in all they are qui...

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I have taken sirtriline for 6 weeks my depression has not lifted I am aged 70 I am worried ## Have you consulted your doctor? What dosage are you taking? Usually, around 6 weeks, a medication has reached its full effectiveness in the body and, if it isn't helping you, that may mean that you require a different dosage or that it may not be the right medication to help you. Not every medication works for everyone that tries it.

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Tablet, pale blue Imprint: M S3 Nothing on backside ## i have a new presc. for this with the markings 214 on one side and I/G on the other. I want to be sure that it is sertraline , not a pharmacy mistake. ## I can't find a listing for either one of these, they may be really new, does anyone else have any information? ## sertraline 100mg 214&1/g thats the right pill my physican gave me the same pill. ## Does it work well? What brand of Sertraline is it. I'm on one that is NOT working (100mg too). Has a 1 and 8 on a yellowish pill. DESPERATE to find a brand that actually helps to reduce my depression. HELP!!

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My client was taking sertraline G4960/25mg and then her pharmacy switched to lud01. She reports it works differently - makes her angry and agitated. Could this really be a side effect from a different manufacturer? Thank you. ## Hello, Kay! How is she doing? Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, generic medications are allowed to differ from the name brand, in the amount of the active ingredient, by as much as plus or minus 20%. They also don't have to measure against each other, only against the name brand. The FDA considers this an acceptable therapeutic window and it was put in place to help bring generics to market faster. However, sometimes when a person is sensitive to medications, or has been taking the same one for a long time, even a slight fluctuation may cause problems. Bas...

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I currently take 100 mg of Sertraline. I ran out of pills and can't get any more until tomorrow after work. I take it each morning. I have some 25 mg Sertraline pills my Dr prescribed me a good while before increasing my mg. Is it safe and ok to take four of the 25 mg pills to equal the 100 mg I am used to taking? ## Hello, Becca! How are you? Yes, it is okay to do that. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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100 mg of sertraline foil wrapper with the word SERTIMA 100 on it. the description on the back says sunset yellow but the color is orange. Please help ## As to what they actually contain, they do claim to be 100mgs of Sertraline, however, since this is not a U.S. product, I cannot confirm that. As to the color, they are always subjective, so it doesn't really mean anything. What one person sees as red, another can see as pink and etc. The sunset, many times, is an orange shade, what they name it really doesn't matter and is more than likely just a name they thought would be pleasant and appealing. Where were these obtained?

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What country is my sertraline hcl 50 mg tab manufactured in? It says Cipla USA INC... Why can't I get a straight answer before I put this in my body!? ## Hello, Susan! How are you? If it is listed as being manufactured by Cipla USA, then it is manufactured in the USA (America). The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My daughter is trying desperately to find a pharmacy in her area who can fill a script for Sertraline 50 mg , that is manufactured in the USA only. She is on Aurobindo and hasnt been feeling quite right since Greenstone doesnt manufacture or supply any longer, no China either please. She lives in Edison, NJ. If you please help find a usa pharma who ...

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I want to stop using this drug . Please tell me a safe way. To get off sertraline ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? Sertraline actually isn't addictive, but your body does get used to it, after you've been taking it for a long period of time. Stopping it may cause some withdrawal effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, pain, anxiety and rebound depression. A slow taper is usually best. Have you consulted your doctor? They should be able to help you set up a tapering schedule. ## Can I take Zoloft and black seed oil or do I need to stop the Zoloft? I have Hpylori and instead of doing the triple drug regimine I would rather do black seed oil. ## Did you try these two together? I am looking to do the same.

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I'm looking for the name of the manufacture of 68180-0361-09 sertraline 25mg tablets. ## Hello, Jeanne! How are you? Can you please post back with the markings on the tablets? That is what would enable me to research them for you. Thanks! The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain.

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side affects for sertra 50 also long term affects. ## There can be risks associated with the long-term use of any medication, such as organ damage, but it happens to a very small percentage of people, so the risks aren't very high. The normal side effects to Sertraline may include: nausea, dry mouth, dizziness and weight gain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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white oval SL 50 ## Yes SL 50 with an arrow like Logo on the other side is Sertraline 50 mg, which is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. To learn more click on the link below... If you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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How does Sertrailine measure with Zoloft. Is this a generic drug and is it as successful in controlling depression? ## They are one and the same, Zoloft is just the brand name for Sertraline, so that is what's used for the generic name. Learn more Zoloft details here. It is an SSRI antidepressant that is also used to treat OCD. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. It does work well for some people, but there are others that may not get good results from it, however, that's the way it works with any medication. You really just have to try something and see how it works for you. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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oval , light green, tablet ## Sertraline HCL (100 mg) Sertraline is an antidepressant primarily used to treat major depression, obsessivecompulsive, panic, and social anxiety disorders. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Hi, I've been taking daxid 100mg for around 2 years, since I was diagnosed with OCD. I would like to know whether this medicine would lead to increase in weight. ## My Mom has been using Daxid 100mg around 2 to 3 years, is it safe for her Health and is there any Side Effects will arise in Future Kindly give some Suggestions about that.

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