Sertraline (Zoloft)

Sertraline is an antidepressant medication widely used in cases of depression and panic syndrome, taking longer action in situations of obsession.

Sertraline can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade names Asserr, Sercerin, Serenata, Tolrest or Zoloft, with a prescription.

This medicine works on the brain, increasing the availability of serotonin and begins to take effect in 7 days of use, but in some people this time may be longer.

Sertralina Price

The price of Sertralina can vary between 20 and 100 reais.

Indications of Sertraline

Sertraline is indicated for the treatment of depression and diseases such as obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and social phobia.
In addition, Sertraline may also be used to alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

How to use Sertralina

The mode of use of Sertraline varies according to the problem to be treated and, therefore, the dose should always be directed by the psychiatrist.

Sertraline should be given as a single daily dose in the morning or evening and the maximum daily dose is 200mg / day.

If you forget to take your medicine at the right time, take it as soon as you remember and then go back to your regular schedule. If it is very near the time of the next dose, do not take it and wait for the appropriate time, in case of doubt contact your doctor.

If you take more medicine than prescribed by your doctor, undesirable effects such as nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, restlessness, and dizziness may develop. It can rarely lead to coma.

Side effects of Sertraline

Sertraline may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of appetite and loss of appetite, headache, excessive tiredness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased sexual desire, impotence and ejaculation disorders.

While the treatment lasts the person should not drive or operate machines because his attention may be diminished.

Contraindications of Sertraline

Sertraline is contraindicated for children under 6 years of age, pregnant, lactating women, and patients with hypersensitivity to Sertraline or other components of its formulation. In addition, it should be used with caution by people taking medicines that are called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), such as selgiline, moclobemide, linezolid, and methylene blue.

People who have diabetes should keep their blood sugar under control while taking this medicine, and anyone who is suffering from angle-closure glaucoma should be accompanied by a doctor.

Does Sertraline Really Work?

After starting the sale of sertraline hydrochloride, it was observed that some people reported a slight decrease in weight at the beginning of treatment, which is a possible side effect of the drug, but still requires scientific proof.

Although sertraline does not possess any component that favors weight loss, as it improves mood and anxiety decreases which are two factors that lead to increased appetite and consequently weight gain, weight loss can happen. However, this medication should not be used for weight loss because there are other natural or synthetic options that are best suited for controlling appetite and weight, for example.