It is prescribed for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Attacks.
Alcohol may cause symptoms of depression.
Caution should be exercised in female patients going through pregnancy. Tell your doctor about it.
Caution should be exercised in patients who are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about it.
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney conditions or taking medicines related to kidney problems.
Tell your doctor if you have any liver conditions or taking medicines related to liver problems.
It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
This medicine works by influencing the balance of chemicals, like serotonin, in the brain. It enhances mood, eases anxiety, promotes better sleep, and boosts energy levels.
Depression: A mood condition marked by a variety of mental and physical issues, a loss of interest in activities, and enduring feelings of despair. Anxiety disorders: These include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. They are a collection of mental health conditions marked by intense emotions of fear and anxiety.
Fatigue and tiredness are two of the most common side effects of sertraline, as well as several other SSRIs. If you're using sertraline to treat depression, fatigue and tiredness from the medication can also be compounded by the effects of depression on your mood.
You should continue taking Biosert as long as your doctor recommends to take it which may be for several months. Doctors usually recommend the medicine for 6 months to a year after you no longer feel depressed. It is important to know that stopping the medication before the suggested time may cause depression to come back.
For example, it's important not to expect immediate results when taking Zoloft. People typically notice some improvement within a week or two, but it may take several weeks until you feel the full effects of the drug.
In some patients, if Zoloft is discontinued abruptly, withdrawal side effects include abdominal cramps, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and memory impairment.
Sertraline should not be taken with or within two weeks of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These include phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), rasagiline (Azilect®), and selegiline (Emsam®).
Biosert is usually taken once a day and can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken with or without food. Take it as per your convenience but preferably at the same time each day. Some people who have sleep difficulty after taking Biosert, they should take it in the morning. Whereas, some take it at night to limit the side effects of nausea and vomiting.
Sertraline 50mg are blue coloured, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'SER' on one side and '5' and '0' on either side of the breakline on the other side.
Yes, Biosert may commonly cause sleepiness. In case you feel dizzy, sleepy or tired after taking Biosert, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery. This generally happens within the first few days and weeks after starting Biosert, which may disappear after 2-3 months of use of Biosert.
Tablets 50mg, 100mg. Dose:Initially 50mg daily. Maximum dose is 200mg daily, but as evidence for higher doses is poor, 100mg is generally the maximum dose recommended locally.
When you start an antidepressant medicine, you may feel worse before you feel better. This is because the side effects often happen before your symptoms improve.
For other SSRIs such as paroxetine and sertraline, only immunosuppressive effects have been described [5], [8], [13].
A study in The Lancet Psychiatry found that taking sertraline leads to an early reduction in anxiety symptoms, commonly found in depression, several weeks before any improvement in depressive symptoms.
Biosert belongs to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of medicines. It increases the levels of serotonin which is an important chemical and a neurotransmitter. This increase in serotonin levels can help to improve and regulate your mood, resulting in an improvement in the symptoms of anxiety.
Biosert commonly causes weight gain as the patient is unable to stop the urge to eat. Additionally, use of Biosert may also lead to weight loss, though it occurs rarely. The reason for weight loss could be loss of appetite. Consult your doctor in case of any concerns regarding your weight.
Many people who experience nausea and other side effects from sertraline opt to take it at night in order to limit these side effects. Since sertraline can interfere with sleep in a small percentage of users, many people also opt to take sertraline in the morning.
How does sertraline work? Sertraline is one of a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medicines are thought to work by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in the brain.
No, you should not stop taking Biosert without consulting your doctor. This is because sudden discontinuation of Biosert may cause withdrawal symptoms. Hence, it is important to gradually reduce the dose with time (over several weeks or months).
SERTA 50MG contains Sertraline which belongs to a group of medicines called Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors. It is used to treat depression and or anxiety disorders.
IS ZOLOFT ADDICTIVE? Since Zoloft is a long-term antidepressant, it is not considered an addictive or narcotic substance. The potential for abuse is low according to psychiatrists, even though it is a mind-altering substance. Taken properly and as prescribed, Zoloft carries very little risk for abuse or addiction.
You may start noticing an improvement in symptoms within 7 days of taking Biosert. However, it may take longer to show full response and will vary from person to person.
It is OK to take Paracetamol with Sertraline, but if you are taking other kinds of medication every day you need to let your doctor know, as they may interact with Sertraline and change its effect on your body.
Medication can definitely change people's personalities, and change them quite substantially. Paxil is rarely prescribed now, because of concerns about side effects and withdrawal, says Tang, but other SSRIs (such as Prozac and Zoloft) are likely to have the same effect on personality.
The symptoms of overdose of Biosert include nausea, dizziness, fever, vomiting, confusion, shakiness, and a rapid heartbeat. Whereas, serious side effects include fainting, delirium, heart problems, and changes in blood pressure. If you experience such symptoms immediately contact your doctor or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital.
The withdrawal symptoms of Biosert include dizziness, nausea, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, trouble sleeping, feeling agitated or anxious, headaches and shaking. However, these symptoms are generally mild to moderate and disappear after 1-2 weeks of discontinuing Biosert.
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