Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Sertraline as follows: Do not take sertraline, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of sertraline or any other medications belonging to the same group as sertraline, such as, fluoxetine, citalopram, and escitalopram. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of sertraline. Sertraline can interact with a number of other medications and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Sertraline as follows: Serotonin syndrome                                                                          Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Sertraline use, especially along with a [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Sertraline as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Sertraline intake carries the risk of causing seizures, especially in individuals with history of seizures. Individuals can present with sudden episodes of loss of consciousness, intense convulsions with muscle contractions, bowel and bladder incontinence. Do not ignore seizure episodes and report them to your physician promptly for any appropriate measures to be considered. Sertraline intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Sertraline as follows:   Central nervous system side effects Sertraline can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Sertraline as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Sertraline use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with sertraline, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]