Zoloft also comes with a box warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Short-term studies have shown that antidepressants increased the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults when compared to a placebo. Nobody is perfect, and missing a dose of Zoloft is bound to happen at one point or another. Simply take the next dose. You can experience side effects and an increased risk of relapse if you suddenly stop your medication. The side effects you might experience if you stop or miss a dose of your medication are mild withdrawal symptoms that happen because of something called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.
Missing a dose of Zoloft may cause you to have flu-like symptoms, nausea, insomnia, imbalance, or hyperarousal. The best thing you can do if you miss a dose, just as Dr. Wind says, is to take your next dose as soon as you remember. Overdosing on Zoloft is more serious than missing a dose. There are no reported cases of fatal Zoloft overdoses, but taking too much medication can cause serious side effects or health complications. Accidentally or purposefully taking two or more doses of Zoloft could cause:.
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The actual amount of time required will vary from individual to individual, and it will be a function of the dosage that each individual is taking. Sertraline is a solid and effective drug to combat depression, but sertraline users will need to be patient to allow the drug to become fully effective.
Physicians who prescribe Zoloft or any generic sertraline will typically want to monitor their patients during the initial usage periods to determine if the prescribed dosage is effective and if the drug is having its intended positive effects.
Physicians usually start their patients on a relatively low sertraline dosage, typically 25 to 50 mg daily. They might eventually increase this dosage up to mg, but low starting dosages are the norm.
After a week or two, the typical sertraline user will begin to sense subtle changes in appetite, higher energy levels and better sleep cycles. Sertraline effectiveness will start to top out after three to six weeks of regular usage. At that time, a typical user will see additional positive effects, including improved concentration and mood, higher energy levels, reduced sense of depression and anxiety, and an increased desire to connect with the world around them.
These effects are not universal, and a small number of sertraline users will experience adverse effects, including headaches and nausea, restlessness, fatigue, and irritability. Take sertraline in the evening and cut down the amount of alcohol you drink.
Do not drive or use tools or machinery if you're feeling sleepy. If this does not help, talk to your doctor. Drink plenty of water or other fluids to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration include peeing less than usual and having dark, strong-smelling pee. Do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor. If sertraline makes you feel dizzy, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better.
If sertraline makes you feel tired or weak, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Do not drive or use tools or machinery if you're feeling tired.
Do not drink alcohol as it'll make you feel worse. If these symptoms do not go away after 1 or 2 weeks, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. It happens rarely in less than 1 in people , but some people may have serious side effects when taking sertraline. In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to sertraline. These are not all the side effects of sertraline.
For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. It's important for you and your baby that you stay well during your pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking sertraline, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Sertraline has been linked to a very small increased risk of problems for your unborn baby. But if your depression is not treated during pregnancy, this can also increase the chance of problems.
You may take sertraline during pregnancy if you need it to remain well. Your doctor can explain the risks and the benefits, and will help you decide which treatment is best for you and your baby. If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, sertraline is one of the preferred antidepressants to take when breastfeeding. It has been used by many breastfeeding mothers without any problems.
Sertraline passes into breast milk in tiny amounts and has been linked with side effects in a very few breastfed babies. But it's important to continue taking sertraline to keep you well. Breastfeeding will also benefit both you and your baby. If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual or seems unusually sleepy, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your health visitor or doctor as soon as possible.
For more information about how sertraline can affect you and your baby during pregnancy, read the leaflet about the best use of medicines in pregnancy BUMPS. Some medicines and sertraline can interfere with each other and increase the chances of you having side effects.
Do not take St John's wort, the herbal remedy for depression, while you're being treated with sertraline as this will increase your risk of side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
Sertraline is one of a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medicines are thought to work by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in the brain. Antidepressants like sertraline help to jump start your mood so you feel better. You may notice that you sleep better and get on with people more easily because you're less anxious. You'll hopefully take in your stride little things that used to worry you.
Sertraline will not change your personality or make you feel euphorically happy. It'll simply help you feel like yourself again. Do not expect to feel better overnight, though. Some people feel worse during the first few weeks of treatment before they begin to feel better. You may see an improvement in your symptoms after 1 or 2 weeks, although it usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks before you feel the full benefits.
That's because it takes around a week for sertraline levels to build up in your body, and then a few weeks longer for your body to adapt and get used to it. Do not stop taking sertraline just because you feel it is not helping your symptoms.
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