Sertraline may also be helpful when prescribed “off-label” for binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Social phobia/social anxiety disorder is a fear of situations where one may feel as if they are being judged by others. Compulsions (repetitive, ritualized behaviors that the person feels driven to perform in order to lessen the anxiety produced by the obsessions).Obsessions (unwanted, recurrent, and disturbing thoughts).Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) occurs when a person experiences the following symptoms at the same time: Fear of future episodes is also part of panic disorder. These episodes have physical symptoms including chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, dizziness, and nausea. Panic Disorder occurs when a person experiences unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear. These symptoms are more severe than those of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD is a condition where a woman experiences depression, tension, and irritability for a few days prior to menstruation that end when menstruation begins. PTSD occurs when a person experiences a traumatic event (e.g., assault, combat experience) and then later feels on edge avoids situations that remind them of the event and experiences flashbacks or nightmares. Psychomotor retardation (feeling like you are moving and thinking in slow motion).Psychomotor agitation (‘nervous energy’).Low energy, trouble concentrating, or thoughts of death (suicidal thinking).Sleep and eat more or less than usual (for most people it is less).Loss of interest or pleasure in your usual activities.Feeling worthless, guilty, hopeless, and helpless.Depressed mood - feeling sad, empty, or tearful.It is also approved to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults, children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Sertraline is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain. What Is Sertraline And What Does It Treat? Please review before taking this medication. What to Avoid with Psychiatric MedicationsĮCT, TMS and Other Brain Stimulation TherapiesĪll FDA black box warnings are at the end of this fact sheet. Methylphenidate or Dexmethylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin and others) Metabolic Side Effects of Psychiatric Medicationsĭextromethorphan and Bupropion (Auvelity) Glitchy Genes and Psychiatry: The Impact of DNA On Medication Therapy
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