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Serta-50 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

SERTRALINE-50MG

Uses:

Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Medicinal Benefits:

Serta-50 Tablet contains Sertraline, an antidepressant that inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases serotonin activity (chemical messenger) in the brain that is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, Serta-50 Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

FAQs

Serta-50 Tablet contains Sertraline, which inhibits the reabsorption of released serotonin back into the nerve cells. Thus, it increases the serotonin (chemical messenger) activity in the brain that regulates mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Serta-50 Tablet helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Yes, Serta-50 Tablet may be used to treat a panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using the Serta-50 Tablet .

No, you are not recommended to take Serta-50 Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause adverse effects such as hallucinations, increased muscle tension, excessive sweating, fever, anxiety, involuntary, rhythmic contractions of muscles, including the muscles that control eye movement, tremor or even coma. However, before using Serta-50 Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.

Yes, Serta-50 Tablet may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts, especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking Serta-50 Tablet .

It takes about 2 weeks or longer, usually for Serta-50 Tablet to work. However, it is recommended to use Serta-50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

Serta-50 Tablet may affect male fertility as it may reduce sperm quality. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning to father a child.

Serta-50 Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may alter blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Serta-50 Tablet , especially if you have diabetes, and the dose of diabetic medicines may be adjusted appropriately by your doctor.