In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Sertraline. This video is part of a video series on mental. So for more mental health related videos check out this playlist:
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Generic name: Sertraline.
Brand names: Zoloft.
Available as a tablet and drink.

How to use it?
Tablet: Swallow the tablet completely with half a glass of water. Don't break the tablet and don't chew on it.
Drink: Use a measuring cup or measuring spoon to measure the correct amount you need to take. Always mix it in a glass of water or lemonade. Then drink this immediately.

Duration of treatment?
The usual treatment takes 6-12 months. However if you are not experiencing any improvements after 3-4 months of use then you should contact your prescribing doctor. An other drug might be more suitable for you.

When to use it?
Sertraline is part of a group of drugs called SSRIs. It can be used to treat several mental health conditions:
- Depressive episode or the prevention of a depressive episode
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Social phobia
- Posttraumatic stress disorders

What is the correct dosage?
Always use the dosage and frequency prescribed by your own doctor.
- For depression or an obsessive compulsive disorder in adults: starting dose of 50mg once a day. At weekly intervals this can be increase with 50mg depending on your symptoms. Eventually up to a maximum dose of 200mg once a day.
- When treating a Panic disorder, Social phobia or Posttraumatic stress disorder: starting dose is usually 25mg once a day. After a week this is increased to 50mg once a day. If necessary the dosage can then be further increase with 50mg at weekly intervals, again up to a maximum dose of 200mg once a day.

What are the side-effects?
- Very common (more than 10%): insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, headache, dry mouth, nausea and diarrhea.
- Common (1-10%): decreased appetite, agitation, anxiety, nervousness, depression, nightmares, decreased libido, tremor, lowered in concentration, hot flushes, yawning, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, rash, muscle pain and fever.

Safety:
You can combine sertraline with any type of food, however be careful when you combine it with alcohol. As this might increase the dazing effect of sertraline.
In addition it is usually safe to drive while using this drug, however it can cause you to become drowsy, sleepy and/or dizzy. If you experiencing any of these side effects then please do not drive.

Pregnancy and Lactation:
Sertraline can be dangerous in both cases, especially for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Therefore always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Loratadine.
2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Sertraline.

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