What are the withdrawal symptoms of sertraline?

What are the withdrawal symptoms of sertraline?

Stopping sertraline abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Depression is also a part of bipolar illness.

What does sertraline do to the body?

Sertraline is one of a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medicines are thought to work by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in the brain.

Is lustral sedative?

Sertraline is sedating, so switching to a less sedating antidepressant dosed in the morning, or to an antidepressant less likely to cause/exacerbate RBD (such as bupropion) may help reduce the frequency of dream enactment.

Can I take sertraline while pregnant?

Generally, these antidepressants are an option during pregnancy: Certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are generally considered an option during pregnancy, including citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft). Potential complications include maternal weight changes and premature birth.

Does sertraline stop anxiety?

A study in The Lancet Psychiatry found that taking sertraline leads to an early reduction in anxiety symptoms, commonly found in depression, several weeks before any improvement in depressive symptoms.

Can Lustral cause weight gain?

Like other antidepressants, SSRis — including Zoloft (sertraline), Celexa (citalopram, Prozac (fluoxetine) and others — can cause certain side effects, including weight gain. In fact, some studies have shown that the more often you use them, the more weight you may gain.

Is Lustral different to sertraline?

Lustral is a well-known brand name for sertraline. Zoloft is a US brand name for sertraline.

Can sertraline cause premature birth?

Some studies suggest that use of SSRIs, like sertraline, during pregnancy can contribute to pregnancy complications like low birth weight and premature delivery (delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy).