Sertraline Hydrochloride

Bulimia Nervosa, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder + 5 more

Treatment

10 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Sertraline Hydrochloride

What is Sertraline Hydrochloride

Sertraline

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Sertraline is a type of antidepressant medication, also known as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). It is similar to other SSRI drugs like Citalopram or Fluoxetine. It may take several weeks before the positive effects of sertraline are seen. It is generally better tolerated than other antidepressant medications, meaning it has fewer side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision.

Sertraline Hydrochloride

is the brand name

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Sertraline Hydrochloride Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Sertraline Hydrochloride

Sertraline

1992

502

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Sertraline, also known as Sertraline Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses like Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) .

Panic Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Social Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Panic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Effectiveness

How Sertraline Hydrochloride Affects Patients

Sertraline helps to relieve symptoms of depression, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin. Studies have also found that it can help improve thinking in people with depression. It has fewer side effects than other medications used to treat depression, such as drowsiness, constipation, and changes in heart rate. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the drug to start working and its full effects to be seen, although the reason for this is not yet known.

How Sertraline Hydrochloride works in the body

Sertraline blocks the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, which increases the amount of serotonin available to help regulate mood. This change in serotonin levels is believed to be responsible for the drug's ability to improve symptoms of depression and other anxiety disorders. In animal studies, sertraline has been shown to reduce the activity of norepinephrine receptors. It also has weak effects on the uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, but does not affect the activity of the monoamine oxidase enzyme.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested amount of Sertraline Hydrochloride is contingent upon the confirmed condition, comprising Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the approach of administration (e.g. Tablet, film coated or Concentrate) as stated in the table hereunder.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Bulimia Nervosa

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Panic Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Social Anxiety Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Depression

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Binge-Eating Disorder

, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral

Warnings

Sertraline Hydrochloride presents five contraindications and should not be taken together with the ailments presented in the following table.

Sertraline Hydrochloride Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Sertraline may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sertraline Hydrochloride.

Common Sertraline Hydrochloride Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

7,8-Dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

Major

The risk or severity of serotonin syndrome can be increased when Sertraline is combined with 7,8-Dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Sertraline.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Sertraline.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Sertraline.

Azelastine

Major

Sertraline may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Sertraline Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of sertraline in rats is over 2000 mg/kg, while it is 419 - 548 mg/kg in mice and 1327 - 1591mg/kg in rats. Signs and symptoms of an overdose include drowsiness, vomiting, fast heartbeat, nausea, dizziness, restlessness, and shaking. Rarely, serious medical conditions such as serotonin syndrome, high or low blood pressure, loss of consciousness, slow heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations, and pancreatitis may occur. Fatal overdoses from sertraline alone are rare, but may occur when taken with other drugs.

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Sertraline Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sertraline Hydrochloride?

526 investigations are actively assessing the potential of Sertraline Hydrochloride to ameliorate Bulimia Nervosa, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

210 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

8 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

234 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1

Bulimia Nervosa

0 Actively Recruiting

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

62 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Early Phase 1

Panic Disorder

12 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Social Anxiety Disorder

15 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Binge-Eating Disorder

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable

Sertraline Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Sertraline Hydrochloride?

5

Patient Review

7/3/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Depression

I was really stressed out and constantly worrying, but I decided to give these a try. They made me feel awful for the first week, but after that my life changed for the better. If you're in a bad place, I advise you to consider taking them and put up with the side effects for the first week.

4

Patient Review

8/24/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Depression

My wife calls these "anti-divorce drugs" because they work so well for me. I'm really grateful to have found something that helps keep our marriage strong.

3.7

Patient Review

9/10/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I would recommend starting with a lower dosage than what my doctor originally prescribed me. I started out at 50 mg and had to get it lowered to 25 mg because of the unpleasant side effects. However, the medication was much more effective after the two weeks of use.

3

Patient Review

8/4/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Depression

I haven't seen much improvement since starting this medication. I'm still experiencing the same level of depression, suicidal thoughts, and lack of appetite and sleep.

2.7

Patient Review

9/7/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Anxiousness associated with Depression

I had to increase my dosage of sertraline due to worsening anxiety and depression. I was doing well on the drug in the past, but now after increasing my dosage, I feel worse. Can anyone tell me if this is normal and if the drug will eventually start working again?

2.3

Patient Review

6/28/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I've been taking sertraline for a while now, and I have to say that I haven't seen many benefits. If anything, it's made things worse. I've gained a lot of weight, I'm constantly tired, and my mood swings are through the roof. In my opinion, this medication is not meant to be taken for long-term use.

1.7

Patient Review

9/26/2022

Sertraline Hydrochloride for Depression

I tried this medication for insomnia and was very disappointed. I took 25 mg the first night and could not fall asleep, then 50 mg the second night with no results. On the third night, I took 75 mg and still saw no effect whatsoever. At that point, I stopped taking the prescription entirely.I don't understand why my doctor prescribed me this depression medication for insomnia in the first place; after reading some of these reviews, I wouldn't have taken it even if she upped the dosage.
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Patient Q&A Section about sertraline hydrochloride

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the main side effects of sertraline?

"Nausea: Try taking sertraline with or after food. Headaches: Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Insomnia: Take sertraline first thing in the morning. Sleepiness: Feel free to take naps. Diarrhea: Drink lots of fluids. Dry mouth: Suck on ice chips or sugar-free hard candy. Dizziness: Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position. Fatigue: Drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest."

Answered by AI

Is sertraline hydrochloride a Xanax?

"There are two different brand names for alprazolam- Xanax and Niravam. Alprazolam belongs to the drug class of benzodiazepines, while sertraline- another brand name drug- is placed under the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants."

Answered by AI

Does sertraline hydrochloride make you sleep?

"The two most common side effects of sertraline (Zoloft) are fatigue and tiredness. If you're using sertraline to treat depression, the fatigue and tiredness from the medication can be compounded by the effects of depression on your mood."

Answered by AI

What is the use of sertraline hydrochloride?

"Sertraline is used to treat mental health conditions including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and posttraumatic stress disorder."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Sertraline Hydrochloride

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Mindfulness-Based Exposure Therapy for PTSD After Cardiac Arrest

18 - 81
All Sexes
New York, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new therapy called Acceptance- and Mindfulness-Based Exposure Therapy (AMBET) helps treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who survived a cardiac arrest. This study will compare AMBET to another psychotherapy treatment called Present Centered Therapy (PCT) to see which therapy is more effective in treating PTSD. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does AMBET reduce PTSD symptoms in survivors of cardiac arrest? How do the benefits of AMBET compare to PCT? Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to receive either AMBET or PCT * Attend 12 hours of individual psychotherapy sessions over about 12 weeks * Complete short weekly surveys about their mood and behaviors online * Wear a Fitbit device to track sleep and activity during the study * Do brief homework assignments between sessions

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Yuval Neria, PhD

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

7 - 14
All Sexes
Houston, TX

One of the most common and widely disseminated trauma treatments is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a therapist-led, structured and sequential intervention, with treatment organized around P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. (Psychoeducation, Parent training, Relaxation, Affective Regulation, Cognitive Coping, Trauma Narrative, In-Vivo Exposure, Cognitive Reprocessing, and Enhancing Safety) components. Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children after Trauma (SC-CBT-CT) is an alternative delivery system that incorporates the best available evidence on the treatment of childhood Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within a stepped care model and utilizes task-shifting with caregiver involvement, which engages caregivers in actively helping their children. Stepped care approaches are characterized by a personalized approach to care in which a lower intensity (i.e., fewer number of sessions) intervention is initially provided before the child is reevaluated or ''stepped up'' for additional care should symptoms persist. The goal of this study is to assess a personalized modification of SC-CBT-CT for Latino families (pSC-CBT-CT). The hypothesis is that personalizing SC-CBT-CT will improve outcomes for Latino children.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Leslie K Taylor, PhD

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Personalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

7 - 14
All Sexes
Houston, TX

One of the most common and widely disseminated trauma treatments is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a therapist-led, structured and sequential intervention, with treatment organized around P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. (Psychoeducation, Parent training, Relaxation, Affective Regulation, Cognitive Coping, Trauma Narrative, In-Vivo Exposure, Cognitive Reprocessing, and Enhancing Safety) components. Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children after Trauma (SC-CBT-CT) is an alternative delivery system that incorporates the best available evidence on the treatment of childhood Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within a stepped care model and utilizes task-shifting with caregiver involvement, which engages caregivers in actively helping their children. Stepped care approaches are characterized by a personalized approach to care in which a lower intensity (i.e., fewer number of sessions) intervention is initially provided before the child is reevaluated or ''stepped up'' for additional care should symptoms persist. The goal of this study is to assess a personalized modification of SC-CBT-CT for Latino families (pSC-CBT-CT). The hypothesis is that personalizing SC-CBT-CT will improve outcomes for Latino children.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Leslie K Taylor, PhD

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Pharmacogenomic-Guided Medication Management for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

The goal of this prospective, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether pharmacogenomic (PGx)-guided comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists in community pharmacies will improve antidepressant treatment outcomes. The primary aim is to determine whether comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results improves depression symptoms, compared with usual care. Participants 18 years of age or older who have undergone PGx testing (e.g. through an independent biobanking study (Pitt+Me Discovery) who require initiation or adjustment of antidepressant therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either PGx-guided comprehensive medication management or usual care. Those who receive usual care will receive their PGx results at the end of the study. Researchers will compare the groups to assess whether PGx-guided care provided in partnership with community pharmacists and prescribers results in better depression and medication outcomes.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Pittsburgh

Philip E Empey, PharmD, PhD

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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BEAR Program for Suicidal Thoughts

18 - 75
Female
Stanford, CA

The current study aims to test the feasibility of a new form of group therapy for women who have a history of interpersonal trauma and current suicidal ideation. The Building Empowerment and Resilience (BEAR) Therapeutic group has been adapted for women who have experienced trauma and have current suicidal ideation. It incorporates psychological skills, psychoeducation about trauma and gender-based violence, and physical self-defense training, all within a therapeutic process. It will be implemented with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma (physical, sexual, or emotional abuse/neglect) and experience various mental health difficulties, including suicidal ideation. We aim to assess the feasibility to recruit and implement the BEAR group. Our ultimate aim is to assess whether the program can effect self-efficacy and suicidal ideation.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Stanford University School of Medicine

Jennifer Keller, PhD

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