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SRT 25 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

SERTRALINE-25MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

SRT 25 Tablet used in the treatment of Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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

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

Yes, SRT 25 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 SRT 25 Tablet .

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

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

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

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

The side effects of SRT 25 Tablet include nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

You are recommended to take SRT 25 Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor, which may be for several months. Do not stop taking SRT 25 Tablet before the advised time as it may cause depression to recur.

Take SRT 25 Tablet as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day and is usually taken once a day. Take it as per your convenience but preferably at the same time every day. Some people should take it in the morning who have sleep difficulty after taking SRT 25 Tablet . Whereas, some take it at night to minimize the side effects of vomiting and nausea.

Yes, sleepiness is a common side effect of SRT 25 Tablet . Avoid driving or using heavy machinery if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or tired after taking SRT 25 Tablet . This usually occurs within the first few days and weeks after starting SRT 25 Tablet , which may disappear after 2-3 months.

SRT 25 Tablet increases the serotonin levels which is an important chemical and a neurotransmitter. This helps to improve and regulate mood, resulting in an improvement in the anxiety symptoms.

No, do not stop taking SRT 25 Tablet without consulting your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, it is important to reduce the dose gradually with time (over several weeks or months).

The withdrawal symptoms of SRT 25 Tablet include numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, dizziness, nausea, trouble sleeping, headaches, feeling agitated or anxious, and shaking. However, these symptoms are usually mild to moderate and disappear 1-2 weeks after stopping SRT 25 Tablet .

The symptoms of SRT 25 Tablet overdose include fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, shakiness, and a rapid heartbeat. Whereas, serious side effects include heart problems, fainting, delirium, and changes in blood pressure. If you experience such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.