Doctors recommend Sert tablets for mood and anxiety disorders such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety disorder. Doctors also prescribe it for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). In this article, you will learn how it works, its side effects, and how to use it safely.
Manufactured by: Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 50 mg of sertraline hydrochloride. It belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Dosage
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes, once a day, in the morning or evening.
How Does Sert Tablet Work?
Sertraline raises the level of serotonin, a brain chemical that helps control mood, sleep, and anxiety. It usually takes two to four weeks before you feel the full benefit.
Uses of Sert Tablet
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Side Effects of Sert Tablet
Common Side Effects
- Nausea and diarrhea
- Headache and dizziness
- Trouble sleeping or sleepiness
- Dry mouth
- Sweating
- Sexual problems, such as lower desire
Serious Side Effects
Seek urgent help if you develop agitation, fever, fast heartbeat, muscle stiffness, or confusion, which can be signs of serotonin syndrome.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor right away if you have new or worse thoughts of harming yourself, especially in the first weeks of treatment or in young people. Contact emergency services if you are in danger.
- Do not stop it suddenly. Your doctor will reduce the dose slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- Do not take it with MAO inhibitors. Ask your doctor before combining it with tramadol, other antidepressants, or blood thinners.
- Tell your doctor if you have bipolar disorder, liver disease, epilepsy, or bleeding problems.
- Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Avoid alcohol.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Sert Tablet Price in Pakistan
At the time of writing, the price in Pakistan was: Rs 418. Prices change, so check with your pharmacy.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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