长期服用舍曲林的危害？舍曲林的副作用有什么？怎么服用？

Sertraline, the latest selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) developed by Pfizer, can effectively reduce patients’ depressive symptoms, including irritability, and reduce persistent fatigue symptoms and anxiety. It has significant efficacy, good safety, and strong tolerance in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. It is currently one of the preferred drugs for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Today let’s learn about the dangers of long-term use of sertraline? What are the side effects of Sertraline? How to take it?

The dosage of sertraline is as follows:

Sertraline tablets are administered orally once a day, in the morning or evening. Can be taken with food or alone.

Adult dosage:

Initial treatment: Take 1 tablet of sertraline (50 mg) daily. Maintenance treatment: Long-term medication should adjust the dose according to the efficacy and maintain the lowest effective therapeutic dose. The therapeutic effect can be seen within seven days of taking the medicine. It takes longer to fully take effect, especially in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dosage in Pediatric Population (Children and Adolescents):

Obsessive-compulsive disorder - In children (6-12 years of age), the starting dose of this product should be 25 mg once daily; in adolescents (13-17 years of age), the starting dose of this product should be 50 mg once daily.

The side effects of sertraline are as follows:

Clinical data show that the main side effects include: gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea/loose stools, dry mouth, indigestion and nausea. Metabolism and Nutrition: Anorexia. Nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness and tremor. Mental: Insomnia. Reproductive system and breast glands: sexual dysfunction (mainly delayed ejaculation in men). Skin and subcutaneous tissue: excessive sweating. Blood and Lymphatic System: Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia.

Common adverse reactions of sertraline include gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia, as well as headache, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and insomnia. In addition, rare adverse reactions such as allergic rash and sexual dysfunction may occur. If withdrawal occurs suddenly, withdrawal syndrome may occur, manifesting as symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, nausea, sweating, and dizziness.

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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