What is the dosage and how should it be used?
The recommended dose of sertraline is 25-200 mg and should be taken once daily. Treatment usually is started at 25-50 mg once daily, and then increased at weekly intervals until the desired response is seen.
The dose of sertraline will vary for different patients, therefore it is important that you follow your doctor's orders.
Sertraline may be taken with or without food on a full or empty stomach, either in the morning or at night.
If you are taking the oral concentrate, mix it with 4 ounces of water, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, lemonade or orange juice. Take it right away after mixing.
You may have to take sertraline for 4 weeks or longer before you begin to feel better. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits during this time. Also, if you are taking this medicine for depression, you may need to keep taking it for 6 months or longer to help prevent the return of the depression.
Why is this medication prescribed?
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose