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Serteo 25 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

SERTRALINE-25MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Serteo 25 mg 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, Serteo 25 mg Tablet helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

FAQs

Serteo 25 mg 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, Serteo 25 mg Tablet helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Yes, Serteo 25 mg Tablet may be used to treat a panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using the Serteo 25 mg Tablet .

No, you are not recommended to take Serteo 25 mg 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 Serteo 25 mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.

Yes, Serteo 25 mg 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 Serteo 25 mg Tablet .

It takes about 2 weeks or longer, usually for Serteo 25 mg Tablet to work. However, it is recommended to use Serteo 25 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

Serteo 25 mg Tablet may affect male fertility as it may reduce sperm quality. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning to father a child.

Serteo 25 mg 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 Serteo 25 mg Tablet , especially if you have diabetes, and the dose of diabetic medicines may be adjusted appropriately by your doctor.