Sertralin Orion
Sertralin Orion is a medicine that helps treat depression and anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Sertraline hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: Usually 50 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose weekly. Children (6-12 years) and adolescents (13-17 years) for OCD: Initial dose 25 mg or 50 mg daily, as directed by your doctor.
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 per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Insomnia
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Dry mouth
- •Ejaculation failure
- •Fatigue
- •Upper respiratory infection symptoms, sore throat, runny nose
- •Loss of appetite, increased appetite
- •Anxiety, depression, agitation, decreased sex drive
- •Nervousness, feeling unreal, nightmares, teeth grinding
- •Tremor, muscle movement disorders (e.g., increased movement, muscle stiffness, difficulty walking, cramps, involuntary movements), numbness and tingling, muscle tension, lack of attention, taste disturbance
- •Vision problems
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Palpitations
- •Hot flashes
- •Yawning
- •Stomach problems, constipation, stomach ache, vomiting, flatulence
- •Excessive sweating, rash
- •Back pain, joint pain, muscle pain
- •Irregular periods, erection problems
- •Feeling unwell, chest pain, weakness, fever
- •Weight gain
- •Injury
RARE
- •Stomach flu, ear infection
- •Tumor
- •Hypersensitivity, seasonal allergy
- •Low thyroid hormone levels
- •Suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior, psychotic symptoms, abnormal thinking, indifference, hallucinations, aggressiveness, euphoria, paranoia
- •Memory loss, reduced sense of touch, involuntary muscle twitching, fainting, increased movement, migraine, seizures, dizziness upon standing, muscle incoordination, speech problems
- •Dilated pupils
- •Earache
- •Fast heartbeat, heart problem
- •Bleeding problems (e.g., stomach bleeding), high blood pressure, facial flushing and redness, blood in urine
- •Shortness of breath, nosebleed, breathing difficulties (possibly with wheezing)
- •Tar-like stools, tooth problems, esophageal inflammation, tongue inflammation, hemorrhoids, increased salivation, difficulty swallowing, belching, tongue disorder
- •Eye swelling, hives, hair loss, itching, purple-red spots on skin, blistering skin condition, dry skin, facial swelling, cold sweats
- •Osteoarthritis, muscle twitching, muscle cramps, muscle weakness
- •Frequent urination, difficulty urinating, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, increased urine output, needing to urinate at night
- •Sexual dysfunction, heavy menstrual bleeding, vaginal bleeding, female sexual dysfunction
- •Swelling in legs, chills, difficulty walking, thirst
- •Increased liver enzymes, weight loss
- •Diverticulitis, swollen lymph nodes, decreased platelets, decreased white blood cells
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Endocrine disorder
- •High cholesterol, blood sugar problems (diabetes), low blood sugar, increased blood sugar levels, low sodium in blood
- •Physical symptoms from stress or emotions, nightmares, drug dependence, sleepwalking, premature ejaculation
- •Coma, movement disorders, difficulty moving, increased sensitivity to touch, sudden severe headache (may be a symptom of a serious condition, e.g., reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome), sensory disturbance
- •Spots in visual field, glaucoma, double vision, light sensitivity, blood in eye, pupils of different sizes, abnormal vision, tear duct problems
- •Heart attack, faintness, fainting or uncomfortable feeling in chest may be signs of changes in heart's electrical activity (seen on ECG) or abnormal heart rhythm, slow heartbeat
- •Poor circulation in arms and legs
- •Rapid breathing, progressive scarring of lung tissue (interstitial lung disease), larynx spasm, voice disorder, slow breathing, hiccups
- •A type of lung disease where eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) are found in the lungs (pulmonary eosinophilia)
- •Mouth sores, pancreatitis, blood in stool, tongue sores, sore mouth
- •Liver dysfunction, severe liver problems, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Skin reaction to sunlight, skin swelling, abnormal hair texture, abnormal skin odor, rash at hair follicle root
- •Muscle tissue breakdown, bone disorder
- •Delayed start of urination, decreased urine output
- •Nipple discharge, vaginal dryness, genital discharge, redness and pain of penis and foreskin, breast enlargement, prolonged erection
- •Hernia, decreased drug tolerance
- •Blood vessel widening procedure (angiography)
- •Locked jaw
- •Bedwetting
- •Partial vision loss
- •Colon inflammation (causing diarrhea)
- •Very heavy vaginal bleeding soon after childbirth (postpartum hemorrhage)
- •Muscle weakness and severe muscle pain, which may be a sign of a disease like multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sertraline or any other ingredients in it.
- Do not take this medicine if you are taking or have recently taken MAO inhibitors (a type of medicine for depression or Parkinson's disease).
- Do not take this medicine if you are taking pimozide (a medicine for mental health conditions).
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or have had seizures. If you have a seizure, contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. If you have a manic episode (extreme high mood), contact your doctor right away.
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- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor or go to the hospital right away.
- Be aware of serotonin syndrome (symptoms include agitation, confusion, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating, diarrhea). This can happen if you take Sertralin Orion with certain other medicines. Tell your doctor if you experience these symptoms.
- This medicine can cause restlessness and a need to move around. Tell your doctor if you feel restless.
- Do not drive or use machines until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, numbness, sleep problems, anxiety, headache, nausea, vomiting, and shaking.
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)