Sertralin Orion
Sertraline Orion is a medicine that helps treat depression and anxiety disorders by balancing a natural substance in your brain called serotonin.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Sertraline hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose, usually starting with 25 mg or 50 mg once a day.
Method
Take one tablet once a day, either in the morning or evening, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than 200 mg in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Dry mouth
- •Tiredness
- •Problems with ejaculation
- •Anxiety
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Increased sweating
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction (e.g., rash, swelling, breathing difficulties)
- •Seizures
- •Liver problems (e.g., yellow skin or eyes)
- •Serotonin syndrome (agitation, confusion, fast heart rate, high fever, sweating)
- •Heart problems (e.g., irregular heartbeat)
- •Bleeding problems (e.g., nosebleeds, stomach bleeding, bruising)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to sertraline or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take with other medicines called MAO inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.
- This medicine can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
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- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Serotonergic. A significant adverse effect is low serum sodium level. Increases risk of falls. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 12.2.2024)