Sertima-50 Tablet

How to use Sertima-50 Tablet

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. Sertima 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Sertima 50 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.

Expert Advice

• Sertima 50 Tablet effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
• It is one of the more effective and better tolerated antidepressant medication.
• It causes less sleepiness than other antidepressants.
• It has been proven safe for depressed patients with recent myocardial infarction or angina.
• Don"t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Sertima 50 Tablet affects you.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
• The addiction/dependence potential of Sertima 50 Tablet is very less.
• Inform your doctor if you experience decreased sex drive or difficulty having an orgasm.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Sertima addictive?

Sertima is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Sertima 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

Q. Is Sertima a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid?

No, Sertima 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

Q. Is Sertima safe?

Sertima is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Sertima 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 Sertima. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects

Q. Can I take Sertima for anxiety?

Sertima is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Sertima for your anxiety complaints

Q. Is Sertima a stimulant?

No, Sertima 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

Q. Can I take sertraline with diazepam/ Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)/ alcohol/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ mirtazapine/ amoxicillin/ Nyquil (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine)/ Co codamol (paracetamol and codeine)/ ibuprofen?

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

Q. How long can I take Sertima/ Can I take Sertima forever?

It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Does Sertima expire?

Yes, like all drugs, Sertima has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.Show moreShow less