SERTRALINE (aka Lustral / Zoloft) | Uses, side effects, common doses [Educational guide]

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about SERTRALINE - which is also known by its brand or trade names Lustral or Zoloft. This is an educational video guide for those who have been prescribed this medication by their health provider. In this video we cover: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - What is Sertraline? 01:37 - How long does it take to work? 01:56 - Who can and can't take it? 02:32 - How to take it 04:07 - Side effects 06:08 - Interactions NHS Information: Sertraline is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It's often used to treat depression, and also sometimes panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sertraline works by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in your brain. It helps many people recover from depression, and has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants. Further information: NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/sertrali... Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supp... IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS TO TALK TO SOMEONE IN A CRISIS PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES: USA - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/nati... UK - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/menta... #doctor #medication #pharmacy #health #healthcare #depression #sertraline #ssri #serotonin #antidepressant ************************************************************************ Connect through: YouTube:    / doctorodonovan​   TikTok: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************** This video has been designed for EDUCATIONAL purposes ONLY and is NOT intended to promote or advertise any prescription-only medication. Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. Dr. O'Donovan does not endorse or promote any medication discussed in this video. Images are used in accordance with fair use guidelines. Legal information: Content provided via YouTube is for general EDUCATIONAL factual purposes ONLY. No pharmaceutical company has been involved in creating any aspect of this video. Educational videos are not produced to provide individualised medical advice and are NOT designed as promotion of any medication. Medical education videos on Doctor O'Donovan are not a substitute for professional professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. NEVER ignore professional medical advice because of something you have heard here. ALWAYS consult your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment. Reporting issues with medications: In the UK anyone can report an issue with a medicine, vaccine, medical device, blood product or e-cigarette to the Yellow Card scheme. The Yellow Card scheme is run by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which safeguards medical products quality and efficacy in the United Kingdom. Visit this website to do so: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk