Sertraline Hcl Oral - Sertraline - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sertraline Hcl Oral
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What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Medicinal Applications

• Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD).
• This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication has also been used to treat a type of decreased sexual ability (premature ejaculation) in men.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, dry mouth, increased sweating, drowsiness, diarrhea, upset stomach, or trouble sleeping may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Sertraline Hcl Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually once daily with or without food; or as directed by your doctor.
• It is recommended that you take your dosage at the same time each day, either in the morning or in the evening.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• It is important to continue taking this medication as prescribed even if you feel well.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• It may take up to 4 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.

Sertraline Hcl Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage from 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Read Before Using Sertraline Hcl Oral (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

Drug Interactions

• Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
• Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (for example, furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with this medication.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
• This drug should also not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.