Uses / Indications:
Serdep 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Pregnancy interaction:
Serdep 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
It can take 2-3 weeks for Serdep to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Serdep, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Serdep, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Serdep is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Serdep 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Serdep 50mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Faq for medicine:
Is Serdep addictive? : Serdep is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Serdep may cause effects like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting and shaking. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use and discontinuation|Is Serdep a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid? : No, Serdep belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain and help improve depression|Is Serdep safe? : Serdep is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Does Serdep cause insomnia/hair loss/ weight gain or loss/acne/sick feeling? : Insomnia, headache, weight gain or weight loss and sick feeling are side effects reported with the use of Serdep. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects|Can I take Serdep for anxiety? : Serdep is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Serdep for your anxiety complaints|Is Serdep a stimulant? : No, Serdep belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It does not stimulate the brain, but improves depression by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain|Can I take sertraline with diazepam/ Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)/ alcohol/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ mirtazapine/ amoxicillin/ Nyquil (acetaminophen : With tramadol there is an increased risk of hypertension, amitriptyline may possibly change the blood levels of fluoxetine, and alcohol may alter the effect of fluoxetine. No clinically observed drug interaction has been reported with diazepam, Co codamol, Nyquil, ibuprofen and mirtazapine. Please consult your doctor when using concomitantly|How long can I take Serdep/ Can I take Serdep forever? : It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor|Does Serdep expire? : Yes, like all drugs, Serdep has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.
Medicine interaction:
Serdep with Selegiline|Serdep with Sibutramine|Serdep with Linezolid|Serdep with Moclobemide|Serdep with Rasagiline|Serdep with Reboxetine|Serdep with Tizanidine|Serdep with Terfenadine|Serdep with Glimepiride|Serdep with Fenoverine|Serdep with Duloxetine|Serdep with Hyoscine butylbromide|Serdep with Pimozide|Serdep with Zuclopenthixol|Serdep with Cyclandelate|Serdep with Fentanyl|Serdep with Haloperidol|Serdep with Glipizide|Serdep with Iloperidone|Serdep with Imipramine|Serdep with Asenapine|Serdep with Celiprolol|Serdep with Bupropion|Serdep with Exenatide|Serdep with Eletriptan|Serdep with Glibenclamide|Serdep with Oxazepam|Serdep with Indinavir|Serdep with Darunavir|Serdep with Gliclazide|Serdep with Pentazocine|Serdep with Camylofin|Serdep with Phenytoin|Serdep with Blonanserin|Serdep with Paliperidone|Serdep with Oxyphenonium|Serdep with Ethylmorphine|Serdep with Carbamazepine|Serdep with Penfluridol|Serdep with Amineptine|Serdep with Galantamine|Serdep with Butorphanol|Serdep with Fosphenytoin
