Uses / Indications:
Sertil 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Pregnancy interaction:
Sertil 100mg 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 Sertil 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 Sertil, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Sertil, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Sertil 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. Sertil 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Sertil 100mg 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 Sertil addictive? : Sertil is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Sertil 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 Sertil a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid? : No, Sertil 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 Sertil safe? : Sertil is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Does Sertil 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 Sertil. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects|Can I take Sertil for anxiety? : Sertil is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Sertil for your anxiety complaints|Is Sertil a stimulant? : No, Sertil 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 Sertil/ Can I take Sertil forever? : It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor|Does Sertil expire? : Yes, like all drugs, Sertil 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:
Sertil with Linezolid|Sertil with Reboxetine|Sertil with Tizanidine|Sertil with Terfenadine|Sertil with Moclobemide|Sertil with Selegiline|Sertil with Rasagiline|Sertil with Sibutramine|Sertil with Hyoscine butylbromide|Sertil with Penfluridol|Sertil with Zuclopenthixol|Sertil with Phenytoin|Sertil with Iloperidone|Sertil with Galantamine|Sertil with Butorphanol|Sertil with Cyclandelate|Sertil with Eletriptan|Sertil with Darunavir|Sertil with Oxyphenonium|Sertil with Gliclazide|Sertil with Celiprolol|Sertil with Fosphenytoin|Sertil with Blonanserin|Sertil with Glipizide|Sertil with Fenoverine|Sertil with Imipramine|Sertil with Pentazocine|Sertil with Glibenclamide|Sertil with Paliperidone|Sertil with Haloperidol|Sertil with Glimepiride|Sertil with Carbamazepine|Sertil with Pimozide|Sertil with Oxazepam|Sertil with Ethylmorphine|Sertil with Camylofin|Sertil with Fentanyl|Sertil with Asenapine|Sertil with Indinavir|Sertil with Exenatide|Sertil with Bupropion|Sertil with Duloxetine|Sertil with Amineptine
