Sertraline Uses
Sertraline is mainly prescribed for treating depression. However, your doctor may also use it for other mental issues. These include:
– Panic disorder
– Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
– Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
– Social anxiety disorder
– Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
In addition, sertraline may also have some off-label uses. Studies have suggested that it may benefit people with generalized anxiety disorder, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, headaches, or sexual dysfunction. Discuss with your doctor carefully to make sure this medication is suitable for your condition. [3]
Possible Side Effects of Sertraline
Taking sertraline may cause both insomnia and drowsiness. Other common side effects include indigestion, diarrhea, a loss of appetite, nausea, increased sweating, agitation, fatigue, shaking, or tremor. In children, sertraline may cause addition problems, such as nose bleed, heavy menstrual periods, aggressiveness, urine leakage, more frequent urination, agitation, and slowed weight change and growth rate. In mild cases, they tend to disappear quickly in several days or weeks. While it is rare, more serious side effects may happen. These include suicide thoughts, violent or aggressive behaviors, worse or new depression, panic attacks, anxiety, irritability, anger, restlessness, sleeping issues, allergies, abnormal bleeding, convulsions, and serotonin syndrome. [4]
