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Does sertraline make you sleepy?

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Does sertraline make you sleepy?

You can feel drowsy in the first few days of taking sertraline. This should get better after the first week or two. If it makes you feel drowsy, try taking it just before you go to bed. You could also, strangely, get insomnia (difficulty getting to sleep), and disturbing dreams or nightmares.

Is sertraline a strong antidepressant?

Zoloft (sertraline) is a good and safe antidepressant that is also used to treat other psychiatric disorders such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Is sertraline safe to take?

For most people, sertraline is safe to take for a long time. A few people may get sexual side effects, such as problems getting an erection or a lower sex drive. In some cases these can continue even after stopping the medicine. Speak to your doctor if you are worried.

Can I stop taking sertraline after 1 day?

After one day, the level is reduced to 50 percent of the original level, after two days to 25 percent, after three days to 12.5 percent, and so on. Because Zoloft leaves your body so quickly, stopping it too abruptly can cause discontinuation syndrome to develop.

What is the side effect of sertraline?

Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, diarrhea, upset stomach, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does sertraline affect memory?

Hallucinations. Impulsiveness. Memory loss. Symptoms associated with psychosis, major depression, or mania.

What are the side effects of sertraline?

Sertraline may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • nausea.
  • diarrhea.
  • constipation.
  • vomiting.
  • difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
  • dry mouth.
  • heartburn.
  • loss of appetite.

Is sertraline the same thing as Zoloft?

Zoloft is a branded form of sertraline while sertraline is the name of the active ingredient which is sometimes also used as the name for generic forms of the drug.

Is sertraline safe for long term use?

No, but safety is not your only concern. Antidepressants are not safe in the long term just as they are not safe in the short term, and there is no legitimate, evidence-based debate about it whatsoever.

Is sertraline a narcotic?

No, Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).