Side effect(s) of Sertraline

Review the side-effects of Sertraline as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Heart- Palpitations, chest pain; increased coagulation times, slow heart beat, AV block, abnormal heart rhythms, QT-interval prolongation, fast heart beat.

  Central Nervous System-Headache, sleep disorder, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, general discomfort, tremor, increased libido, agitation, nervousness, anxiety, aggressive reaction, hyperactivity, tingling, weakness.

  Skin- Sweating, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory destruction of blood vessels.

  Eye and ENT-Abnormal vision, tinnitus, blindness, cataract, inflammation of the optic nerve.

  Gastrointestinal-Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, upset stomach, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, vomiting, increased appetite, inflammation of pancreas.

  Genitourinary- Abnormal ejaculation, sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, impotence, potentially harmful, acute renal failure.

  Blood- Purple or discolorations on the skin, lowered white blood cell count, blood disorder, lupus-like syndrome, reduction in the number of red cells, serum sickness, decrease in platelets.

  Liver- Elevated liver enzymes, increased bilirubin, liver enlargement, jaundice, liver failure.

  Metabolic- Increased weight, high blood sugar, low thyroid level.

  Respiratory- Nose bleed, inflammation of sinus, runny nose.

  Miscellaneous- Pain, fever, pain, weight loss; back pain, muscle pain, yawning, anaphylaxis.

Other Precautions :

Withdrawal should be gradual.Consult your doctor during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Drug Name : Sertraline

Sertraline(Zoloft) generic is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, prescribed for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder. It increases the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.