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Sertraline is also called Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets, Zoloft, and the trade name is Zoloft. It can be used to treat symptoms related to depression, including anxiety, depression with or without a history of mania, and can also be used for obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a drug commonly used in clinical treatment of depression. Patients with severe depression may have suicidal tendencies. It is now the most common mental illness, with continuous and long-term low mood as the main clinical feature, so timely drug treatment is required.

How long does it take for sertraline to be effective in treating depression? Is there any dependence?

Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Generally, when taking sertraline to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, you need to take it for at least 7 consecutive days to see the effect. Because each person's body is different, the time it takes to take effect after taking sertraline will also be different. To be completely effective, it needs to be taken after 2 to 4 weeks.

Sertraline is an oral drug that is usually taken once a day. You can choose to take it in the morning or at night. It can be taken alone or with food. Sertraline has no dependence. The half-life of the drug is 26 hours. During use, it is recommended to start with a small dose and gradually increase to an effective therapeutic dose. The specific dosage depends on the doctor's assessment of the condition. If the drug is withdrawn suddenly, withdrawal syndrome may occur. When stopping the drug, drug sudden stop should also be avoided. The drug should be gradually tapered according to the condition.

What are the side effects of Sertraline?

Diarrhea/loose stools, dry mouth, indigestion, nausea, anorexia, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, insomnia, sexual dysfunction (mainly delayed ejaculation in men), hyperhidrosis, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia, palpitations and tachycardia , tinnitus, abdominal pain, constipation, pancreatitis and vomiting, weakness, chest pain, peripheral edema, fatigue, fever and discomfort, etc. are relatively common side effects of sertraline. The manifestations of side effects are also different depending on the patient's constitution and condition.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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