{"id":22970,"date":"2022-07-18T07:35:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22970"},"modified":"2022-07-19T06:37:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T06:37:41","slug":"sertraline-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sertraline-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Sertraline Teva &#8211; Sertraline uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>50 mg and 100 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>sertraline<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sertraline Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva is\u00a0sertraline.\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (\u00a0SSRIs\u00a0).\u00a0These drugs are used to treat depression and\/or anxiety disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva can be used to treat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>depression and prevent recurrent depression (in adults).<\/li><li>social phobia&nbsp;(in adults)<\/li><li>post-traumatic stress disorder&nbsp;(PTSD) (in adults)<\/li><li>panic disorder (in adults)<\/li><li>obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (in adults, as well as children and adolescents in the age group 6-17 years).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depression is a clinical illness with symptoms such as feeling sad, unable to sleep properly, or enjoying life as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder are diseases that are linked to anxiety with symptoms such as constant discomfort (fixation), which means that you have to repeat different rituals (compulsion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder&nbsp;is a condition that can occur after a very emotionally traumatic experience, with some symptoms similar to depression and anxiety.&nbsp;Social phobia&nbsp;(social anxiety syndrome) is a disease that is linked to anxiety.&nbsp;The disease is characterized by feelings of intense anxiety or anguish in social situations (eg, talking to strangers, speaking in front of groups of people, eating or drinking in front of other people, or worrying about perhaps behaving embarrassingly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor has determined that this medicine is suitable for treating your illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor if you are not sure why you have been given&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline contained\u00a0in\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Sertraline Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Sertraline Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0sertraline\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see section 6).<\/li><li>If you are taking or have taken medicines called\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAOIs, such as\u00a0selegiline, moclobemide) or medicines similar to\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0(eg linezolid).\u00a0If you stop\u00a0taking sertraline, you must wait at least 1 week before starting treatment with an\u00a0MAOI.\u00a0If you stop taking an\u00a0MAOI, you must wait at least 2 weeks before you can start treatment with\u00a0sertraline.<\/li><li>If you are taking another medicine called pimozide (a medicine for mental illnesses such as\u00a0psychosis\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all medicines are suitable for all people.\u00a0Talk to your doctor before taking\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva if you have or have ever had any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0(seizures) or if you have had seizures in the past.\u00a0If you have a seizure, contact your doctor immediately.<\/li><li>If you have a history of mania and depression (\u00a0bipolar disorder\u00a0) or schizophrenia.\u00a0If you have a manic period, contact your doctor immediately.<\/li><li>If you have or have previously had thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide (see below &#8220;Suicidal thoughts and worsening of your depression or anxiety disorder&#8221;).<\/li><li>If you have serotonergic syndrome (malignant neuroleptic syndrome).\u00a0In rare cases, these syndromes may occur when you are taking certain other medicines simultaneously as\u00a0sertraline.\u00a0(The symptoms of the serotonergic syndrome are described in section 4, \u201cPossible side effects\u201d).\u00a0Your doctor has told you if you have had this before.<\/li><li>If you have low sodium levels in your blood, this may occur when you are being treated with\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva.\u00a0Also tell your doctor if you are taking certain medicines for high\u00a0blood pressure, as such medicines can also change the levels of sodium in your blood.<\/li><li>If you are older, because you may be at higher risk of getting low sodium levels in your blood (see above).<\/li><li>If you have liver disease.\u00a0Your doctor may decide that you should take a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0Blood sugar levels may be affected due to\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva and your diabetes medicine may need to be adjusted.<\/li><li>If you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are pregnant (see section \u201cPregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility\u201d) or if you have taken medicines that thin the blood (eg\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiplo-citrus\/\">acetylsalicylic acid<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0warfarin\u00a0) or that may increase the risk of bleeding.<\/li><li>If you are a child or young person under 18 years of age.\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva should only be given to children and adolescents aged 6-17 years if they suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.\u00a0If you are being treated for this disease, your doctor will want to monitor you closely (see, \u201cChildren and Adolescents\u201d, below).<\/li><li>If you receive electrical treatment (so-called electroconvulsive treatment, ECT).<\/li><li>If you have problems with increased pressure in the eyes (such as certain types of\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0or\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have been told by an examination of your heart that you have an abnormal\u00a0ECG\u00a0(\u00a0electrocardiogram\u00a0) called an extended\u00a0QT interval.<\/li><li>If you have a heart condition, low potassium or low magnesium levels in the blood, cases of prolonged\u00a0QT interval\u00a0in the family, low heart rate, or at the same time using drugs that prolong\u00a0QT interval.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Drugs such as&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva (so-called&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;\/ SNRIs) can cause symptoms of sexual&nbsp;dysfunction&nbsp;(see section 4).&nbsp;In some cases, these symptoms have persisted after discontinuation of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact on urine samples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to take a urine sample to test if your urine contains&nbsp;benzodiazepines&nbsp;(medicines for anxiety),&nbsp;Sertralin&nbsp;Teva may give a false positive result.&nbsp;False positive test results may occur several days after you stop taking&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva.&nbsp;If this happens, a more specific sample can be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Restlessness\/akathisia<\/strong><br>The use of\u00a0sertraline\u00a0has been linked to painful restlessness and the need to move, often unable to sit or stand still (\u00a0akathisia\u00a0).\u00a0This usually occurs during the first weeks of treatment.\u00a0Increasing\u00a0dose\u00a0one can be harmful so if you develop such symptoms you should talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discontinuation<\/strong><br>reactions Adverse reactions\u00a0associated with discontinuation of treatment (discontinuation reactions) are common, especially if treatment is stopped abruptly (see section 3, If you stop taking\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva and section 4, Possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0).\u00a0The risk of getting withdrawal symptoms depends on how long you have been treated,\u00a0dosage\u00a0one, and how quickly\u00a0dose\u00a0one is reduced.\u00a0In general, these symptoms are mild to moderate, but for some patients, they can be severe.\u00a0The symptoms usually appear within the first few days after stopping treatment and usually disappear on their own or subside within 2 weeks.\u00a0In some patients, they may sit for longer (2-3 months or more).\u00a0About the treatment with\u00a0sertraline should be discontinued it is recommended that the\u00a0dose\u00a0be reduced gradually over several weeks or months, you should always discuss with your doctor how to best discontinue treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suicidal ideation and worsening of your depression or anxiety disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You who are depressed and\/or suffer from worry\/anxiety may sometimes have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.\u00a0These symptoms may worsen when you start using antidepressants, as it takes time for this type of medicine to take effect, usually about 2 weeks, sometimes longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These thoughts may be common:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have previously had thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide,<\/li><li>If you are a young adult.&nbsp;Studies have shown that adults under the age of 25 with mental illness who are treated with antidepressant drugs have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of harming themselves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor as soon as possible or go to the nearest hospital<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have thoughts of injuring yourself or committing suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It can be helpful to tell a relative or close friend<\/strong>\u00a0that you are depressed and\/or suffering from anxiety.\u00a0Feel free to ask them to read this leaflet.\u00a0You can also ask them to tell you if they think you are feeling worse or if they think your behavior is changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents<\/strong><br>Sertraline\u00a0should not normally be used in the treatment of children and adolescents under 18 years of age, except in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).\u00a0The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as suicide attempts, thoughts of harming oneself or committing suicide (suicidal thoughts), and hostility (mainly aggression, defiance, and anger) are greater in people under the age of 18 when taking drugs of this type.\u00a0Despite this,\u00a0Sertralin\u00a0Teva can be prescribed by a doctor to patients under 18 years of age, if the doctor deems it appropriate.\u00a0If you are under 18 years of age and want to discuss why you received this medicine, consult your doctor again.\u00a0You should also tell your doctor if you notice any of the above symptoms or if they get worse when you take\u00a0Sertraline. Teva.\u00a0The long-term effects on growth, maturity, and\u00a0cognitive\u00a0and behavioral development have not yet been established for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Sertralin Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect the effect of&nbsp;Sertralin&nbsp;Teva, or&nbsp;Sertralin&nbsp;Teva may reduce the effect of other medicines taken at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva with the following medicines can cause serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drugs called\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0) such as moclobemide (for depression) and\u00a0selegiline\u00a0(for\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0),\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0et linezolid, and methylene blue (for the treatment of high levels of methemoglobin in the blood).\u00a0Do not use Sertraline Teva with these medicines.<\/li><li>Medicines for mental illnesses such as\u00a0psychosis\u00a0(pimozide).\u00a0Do not use\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva with pimozide.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Medicines containing amphetamines (used to treat\u00a0ADHD\u00a0[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder],\u00a0narcolepsy,\u00a0and obesity).<\/li><li>An herbal medicine contains\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(\u00a0Hypericum perforatum\u00a0).\u00a0The effect of\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0can be for 1-2 weeks.<\/li><li>Products that contain the amino acid tryptophan.<\/li><li>Medicines for severe pain (eg <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tramadol-retard-krka\/\">tramadol<\/a> and buprenorphine).<\/li><li>Medicines used under anesthesia or to treat\u00a0chronic\u00a0pain (\u00a0fentanyl, mivacurium, and suxamethonium).<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0migraine\u00a0(eg sumatriptan).<\/li><li>Blood thinners (\u00a0warfarin\u00a0).<\/li><li>Medicines used for pain and fever (metamizole).<\/li><li>Drugs for pain\/joint inflammation (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0) eg\u00a0ibuprofen,\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0).<\/li><li>Sedatives (\u00a0diazepam\u00a0).<\/li><li>Diuretics\u00a0(also called diuretics).<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0(\u00a0phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine).<\/li><li>Medicines for\u00a0diabetes\u00a0(tolbutamide).<\/li><li>Medicines for strong stomach acid,\u00a0stomach ulcers,\u00a0and heartburn (eg cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole).<\/li><li>Medicines for mania and depression (lithium).<\/li><li>Other antidepressants (eg amitriptyline, nortriptyline, nefazodone,\u00a0fluoxetine, fluvoxamine).<\/li><li>Medicines for schizophrenia and other mental illnesses (eg perfenazine, levomepromazine, and olanzapine).<\/li><li>Medicines are used for high\u00a0blood pressure, chest pain, or to regulate the speed and rhythm of the heart (eg verapamil,\u00a0diltiazem,\u00a0flecainide,\u00a0propafenone\u00a0).<\/li><li>Drugs used to treat bacterial infections (eg rhampampicin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, erythromycin)<\/li><li>Medicines used to treat fungal infections (eg\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole,\u00a0fluconazole\u00a0).<\/li><li>Medicines for HIV \/ AIDS and\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C (\u00a0protease inhibitors\u00a0such as ritonavir and telaprevir)<\/li><li>Medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery or\u00a0chemotherapy\u00a0(chemotherapy) (aprepitant)<\/li><li>Drugs are known to increase the risk of changes in the electrical activity of the heart (eg certain antipsychotics and\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sertraline Teva with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva film-coated tablets can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol should be avoided when treated with&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva should not be taken with grapefruit juice as it may increase the levels of&nbsp;sertraline&nbsp;in the body.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of sertraline in pregnant women has not been established.&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva will only be given to you when you are pregnant if your doctor considers the benefit to you to outweigh the potential risks to your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your midwife or doctor that you are using&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva.&nbsp;When drugs such as&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva are used during pregnancy, especially during the last three months, they may increase the risk of a serious condition called&nbsp;persistent&nbsp;pulmonary&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;in the newborn (PPHN).&nbsp;This condition causes the baby to breathe faster and look blue.&nbsp;The symptoms usually appear within 24 hours of the baby being born.&nbsp;If this affects your baby, contact a midwife or doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your newborn baby may also suffer from other conditions, which usually begin in the first 24 hours after birth.&nbsp;Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>breathing problems,<\/li><li>the skin is bluish or the baby is too hot or cold,<\/li><li>blue lips,<\/li><li>vomits or does not eat properly,<\/li><li>is very tired, suffers from insomnia or cries a lot,<\/li><li>stiff or limp muscles,<\/li><li>suffers from tremors, twitches or cramps,<\/li><li>amplified reflexes,<\/li><li>irritability,<\/li><li>low blood sugar.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your baby has any of these symptoms when he or she is born, or if you are worried about your baby&#8217;s health, contact your doctor or midwife who will be able to advise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva at the end of your pregnancy, there may be an increased risk of heavy vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery, especially if you have a history of bleeding disorders.&nbsp;Your doctor or midwife should be informed that you are taking&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva so that they can advise you on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is evidence that\u00a0sertraline\u00a0passes into human breast milk.\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva should only be given to breastfeeding women if the doctor considers that the benefit outweighs the potential risks to the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In animal studies, it has been shown that certain drugs such as\u00a0sertraline\u00a0can reduce the quality of semen.\u00a0In theory, this could affect\u00a0fertility, but no such depressant effect of\u00a0sertraline\u00a0on\u00a0fertility\u00a0has yet been demonstrated in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychotropic drugs&nbsp;such as&nbsp;Sertraline&nbsp;Teva may affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;Therefore, you should not drive or use machines until you know how this medicine affects your ability to perform these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sertraline Teva contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per film-coated tablet, ie essentially &#8216; sodium-free.\u00a0is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Sertraline Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual effective\u00a0dose\u00a0is 50 mg daily for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.\u00a0The daily\u00a0dose\u00a0can be increased by 50 mg at a time in intervals of at least one week for weeks.\u00a0The maximum recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 200 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panic disorder,\u00a0social phobia,\u00a0and\u00a0post-traumatic stress disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For panic disorder,\u00a0social phobia,\u00a0and\u00a0post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment should start with 25 mg daily and then increase to 50 mg daily after one week.\u00a0The daily\u00a0dose\u00a0can then be increased by 50 mg at a time for several weeks.\u00a0The maximum recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 200 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;should only be given to children and adolescents aged 6-17 years who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children 6-12 years:<\/strong>&nbsp;The recommended starting dose is 25 mg daily.&nbsp;After one week, the doctor may increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;from one to 50 mg daily.&nbsp;The maximum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 200 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adolescents 13-17 years:<\/strong>&nbsp;The recommended starting dose is 50 mg daily.&nbsp;The maximum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 200 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have liver or kidney problems, tell your doctor and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva tablets can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the medicine once a day, either in the morning or in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how long to take this medicine.&nbsp;It depends on the nature of the disease and how well you respond to the treatment.&nbsp;It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve.&nbsp;Treatment for depression should usually continue for 6 months after you notice an improvement.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Sertraline Teva than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child ingested the medicine accidentally contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Always bring the medicine package with the label on it, regardless of whether there is any medicine left or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, tremors, agitation, dizziness, and, in rare cases, unconsciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Sertraline Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.\u00a0If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, do not take the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0at the right time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Sertraline Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva unless your doctor tells you to.\u00a0Your doctor wants you to gradually reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0of one of\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva for several weeks before you completely stop taking the medicine.\u00a0If you suddenly stop taking this medicine, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep problems, upset or anxiety, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tremors.\u00a0If you experience any of these\u00a0side effects\u00a0or any other\u00a0side effects\u00a0when you stop taking\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nausea is the most common\u00a0side effect.\u00a0The side effects\u00a0depend on\u00a0dose\u00a0one and often go away or decrease with continued treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor immediately:<\/strong><br>If you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine.&nbsp;The symptoms can be severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you get a severe rash with blisters (erythema multiforme) (this can affect the mouth and tongue).\u00a0It could be a sign of a disease called\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0or\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0(TEN).\u00a0In this case, your doctor will stop the treatment.<\/li><li>Allergic reactions\u00a0orallergiesy can cause symptoms such as itchy skin rash, breathing problems, wheezing, and swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips.<\/li><li>If you get upset or confused or have diarrhea, fever and high\u00a0blood pressure, heavy sweating, and rapid heartbeat.\u00a0These are symptoms of the serotonergic syndrome (neuroleptic malignant syndrome).\u00a0In rare cases, these syndromes may occur when you are taking certain other medicines simultaneously as\u00a0Sertralin\u00a0Teva.\u00a0Your doctor may want to stop the treatment.<\/li><li>If you get yellowish skin and yellowish eyes, which may indicate liver damage.<\/li><li>If you experience symptoms of depression with thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide (suicidal thoughts).<\/li><li>If you start to feel restless and cannot sit or stand still after starting\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if you start to feel restless.<\/li><li>If you have a seizure.<\/li><li>If you have a manic period (see section 2, Warnings and Precautions).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;have been observed in&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;in adults and post-marketing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness, headache,<\/li><li>diarrhea, nausea,\u00a0dry mouth,<\/li><li>missed ejaculation,<\/li><li>fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>trachea, sore throat, runny nose<\/li><li>decreased appetite, increased appetite<\/li><li>anxiety, depression, agitation, decreased sexual 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facial swelling, cold sweats<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of joints and bones, muscle twitching, muscle cramps *, muscle weakness<\/li><li>need to urinate more often, difficulty urinating, inability to urinate, urinary incontinence, increased urine output, need to urinate at night<\/li><li>sexual problems, heavy\u00a0vaginal\u00a0bleeding,\u00a0vaginal\u00a0bleeding, sexual problems in women<\/li><li>bone swelling, chills, difficulty walking, thirst increased liver values<\/li><li>weight loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cases of suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviors have been reported during treatment with&nbsp;sertraline&nbsp;or early after discontinuation of treatment (see section 2).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>inflammation\u00a0of the abdomen (\u00a0diverticulitis\u00a0), swollen\u00a0lymph nodes, decreased number of platelets *, decreased number of white blood cells *<\/li><li>severe allergic reaction<\/li><li>hormonal (\u00a0endocrine\u00a0) disorders *<\/li><li>high\u00a0cholesterol, problems controlling blood sugar (\u00a0diabetes\u00a0), low blood sugar, high blood sugar *, low blood levels *<\/li><li>physical symptoms due to stress or emotion, nightmares *, drug dependence, sleep deprivation, premature ejaculation<\/li><li>coma, abnormal movements, difficulty moving, increased sensation, sudden severe headache (which may be a sign of a serious condition called reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome) *, disturbed sensation<\/li><li>spots in front of the eyes,\u00a0glaucoma, double vision, light in the eyes, eye bleeding, various large pupils *, abnormal vision *, problems with tear flow<\/li><li>heart attack, dizziness, fainting, or chest discomfort that may be a sign of changes in the electrical activity of the heart (seen on\u00a0ECG\u00a0) or abnormal heart rhythm *, slow heartbeat<\/li><li>poor circulation in arms and legs<\/li><li>rapid breathing, increasing scarring of the lung tissue (interstitial lung disease) *, feeling of tightness in the throat, difficulty speaking, slow breathing, hiccups<\/li><li>cold sores,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas *, blood in the stool, sores on the tongue, pain in the mouth<\/li><li>problems with liver function, severe effects on liver function *, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) *<\/li><li>skin reaction to the sun *, skin edema *, abnormal hair structure, abnormal skin odor, rash on the scalp<\/li><li>degradation of muscle tissue *, skeletal disease<\/li><li>difficulty urinating, decreased urine output<\/li><li>discharge from the breasts, dry\u00a0vagina, abdominal discharge,\u00a0redness\u00a0and pain in the penis and foreskin, breast enlargement *, prolonged\u00a0erection<\/li><li>hernia, decreased drug tolerance<\/li><li>increased cholesterol levels in the blood, abnormal laboratory values \u200b\u200b*, abnormal semen, problems with coagulation *<\/li><li>vasodilation surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>locked jaw<\/li><li>bed wetting *<\/li><li>partial loss of vision<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the colon (which causes diarrhea)<\/li><li>severe vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery (\u00a0postpartum hemorrhage), see \u201cPregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility\u201d in section 2 for more information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* Adverse reaction reported after marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional\u00a0side effects\u00a0in children and adolescents:<\/strong><br>In\u00a0clinical trials in children and adolescents, similar\u00a0side effects\u00a0were generally seen\u00a0as in adults (see above).\u00a0The most common\u00a0side effects\u00a0in children and adolescents were headaches, insomnia, diarrhea, and nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms that may occur when stopping treatment<\/strong><br>If you suddenly stop taking this medicine, you may experience\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, upset or anxiety, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tremors (see section 3, If you stop taking\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An increased risk of bone fractures has been observed in patients taking this type of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sertraline Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva 50 mg:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0sertraline. One film-coated tablet contains 50 mg of\u00a0sertraline\u00a0(as hydrochloride).<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Tablet core:\u00a0\u00a0microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, povidone K-30, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate.\u00a0<em>Film coating:<\/em>\u00a0hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000, polysorbate 80, indigo carmine (E132).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva 100 mg&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0sertraline. One film-coated tablet contains 100 mg of\u00a0sertraline\u00a0(as hydrochloride).<\/li><li>Other ingredients are: <em>Tablet core:<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, povidone<br>K-30, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.\u00a0<em>Film coating:<\/em>\u00a0titanium dioxide (E172), polyvinyl alcohol, partially hydrolyzed (E1203), macrogol 4000 (E1521), talc (E553b), yellow iron oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>50 mg&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light blue, film-coated, elliptical tablets, with a notch on one side and marked \u201c9\u201d and \u201c3\u201d on each side of the notch, and \u201c7176\u201d on the other side of the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Transparent and white, opaque PVC \/ PVdC aluminum blisters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva 50 mg is available in pack sizes of 7, 10, 15, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 98, 100, 105, 200, 294 or 300 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>HDPE cans with screw caps with safety sealing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline\u00a0Teva 50 mg is available in pack sizes of 100, 250, and 500 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>100 mg:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light yellow, film-coated, elliptical tablets, with a notch on one side and marked \u201c9\u201d and \u201c3\u201d on each side of the notch, and \u201c7177\u201d on the other side of the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Transparent and white, opaque PVC \/ PVdC aluminum blisters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva 100 mg is available in pack sizes of 15, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 98, 100, 105 or 200 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>HDPE cans with screw caps with&nbsp;<\/em><em>safety sealing<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sertraline&nbsp;Teva 100 mg is available in pack sizes of 100 and 500 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorization Holder<\/em><br>Teva Sweden AB, Box 1070, 251 10 Helsingborg, Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><br>Pharmachemie BV, Haarlem, The Netherlands<br>Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Debrecen, Hungary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The active substance in\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0Teva is\u00a0sertraline\u00a0.\u00a0Sertraline\u00a0belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (\u00a0SSRIs\u00a0).\u00a0These drugs are used to treat depression and \/ or anxiety disorders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18530],"tags":[20280,20283,23934,24000,24004,24003,20281,24001,20282,24002],"class_list":["post-22970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-s","tag-sertraline","tag-sertraline-side-effects","tag-sertraline-tablet","tag-sertraline-teva","tag-sertraline-teva-side-effects","tag-sertraline-teva-tablet","tag-what-is-sertraline","tag-what-is-sertraline-teva","tag-what-sertraline-is-used-for","tag-what-sertraline-teva-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22970"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23012,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22970\/revisions\/23012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}