How to use Sertraline Zoloft Doctor Explains

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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: • • Mental Health Problems and Solutions • 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. • Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. - • I want to give special thanks to my sponsors on Patreon: • Sebastian Houwing: Investor • Roel: Supporter • Literature: • 1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Loratadine. • 2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Sertraline. • The images in this video are used for educational purposes only. Most of the images and video material in this video come from https://www.canva.com/. • Music: • 1. Verified Picasso, Fish Room • 2. Patrick Patrikos, Good Times • 3: Patrick Patrikios. Rockville • Follow me on instagram: @HOWTOMEDICATE • Follow me on twitter: @HOWTOMEDICATE • Support me on Patreon: / howtomedicate • Books I used In Medical School: • Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Seventh Edition, https://amzn.to/2PFGidh • Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology 14th Edition, https://amzn.to/3inL6jM • Human Anatomy Physiology (12th Edition), https://amzn.to/2DHlHCT • Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties, https://amzn.to/3fU854s • Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine, https://amzn.to/31LfMVg • Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, https://amzn.to/3ky73hZ • Janeway's Immunobiology, https://amzn.to/3gLZW3e • Atlas of Human Anatomy (Netter Basic Science), https://amzn.to/3afFe9c • Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards, https://amzn.to/2XSAMIN • The House of God, S. Shem, https://amzn.to/31I7HAU • Gear I use: • Camera: Canon EOS M50: https://amzn.to/33SNMSn • Microphone: Boya Lavalier Microphone: https://amzn.to/3aggLkc • Microphone: Rode VideoMicPro: https://amzn.to/3amCmrh • Computer: Apple Macbook Pro: https://amzn.to/33PDEtu

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