Sertraline: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant. It is a prescription medicine used for depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In Pakistan it is available as tablets and capsules, made by 22 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Sertraline works
Sertraline increases serotonin activity in the brain, which improves mood and reduces anxiety. Benefits usually appear after two to six weeks.
What is Sertraline used for?
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Side effects of Sertraline
Side effects are most common in the first weeks and include:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Trouble sleeping or drowsiness
- Sweating
- Sexual problems
Contact your doctor straight away if you have thoughts of self-harm, feel very agitated, or develop fever, stiff muscles and a fast heartbeat.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not stop taking it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
- Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.
Frequently asked questions about Sertraline
What is the price of Sertraline in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Sertraline products currently in stock range from Rs 585 to Rs 5,538 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Sert 50mg Tablet at Rs 585. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Sertraline are available in Pakistan?
Sertraline is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Sterling (Biogen Pharma), Zaline (Araf Pvt Ltd), Oloft (Organic Pharmaceutical), Sert (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Sertex (Cell Laboratories), Cetralex (Genetics Pharmaceuticals), Lintre (Indus Pharma (PVT.) Ltd) and Zoloft (Pfizer Laboratories Ltd), along with 12 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Sertraline?
Yes. Sertraline is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Sertraline be used during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.
Are all Sertraline brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Sertraline in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Sertraline brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Sertraline from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
