What to avoid when taking sertraline?
There are some medicines, remedies and supplements that may not mix well with sertraline. This includes some types of: anticoagulants, such as warfarin and apixaban. Nsaids), such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Breastfeeding while taking sertraline: most babies who are exposed to sertraline through breast milk do not have side effects.Sertraline requires special attention to the risks associated with neurologic, psychiatric, and congenital disorders in clinical use. In addition to common AEs such as nausea, and tremor, newly identified adverse reactions such as genital anaesthesia, bruxism, and microscopic colitis should be guarded against.Endocrine side effects including two cases of galactorrhea have been reported in association with sertraline therapy. Two cases of breast discomfort and enlargement without galactorrhea have also been reported.If you have been taking sertraline for more than a month and you continue to feel very tired, sleepy or struggle to function during the day, you should go back to your doctor and discuss what changes could be made to help. This may include switching to a different medication.There are some medicines, remedies and supplements that may not mix well with sertraline. This includes some types of: anticoagulants, such as warfarin and apixaban. NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Does sertraline affect my baby?
Conclusion. Sertraline use during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of atrial/ventricular defects and craniosynostosis above and beyond the effect of maternal depression. Nonsertraline SSRIs were associated with an increased risk of craniosynostosis and musculoskeletal defects. Paroxetine and sertraline are the SSRIs of choice during breastfeeding. More evidence is available on the use of SSRIs during breastfeeding than other antidepressant groups and limited data show encouraging outcomes when considering longer term effects on infants.If you and your doctor decide that prescribed medication is the best route for you, there are several options which you can take and continue breastfeeding. They include, in no particular order: SSRI antidepressants e.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors They are considered the first line treatment for depression and anxiety after birth. While SSRIs do enter breast milk, the amount can vary depending on the medicine. In general, studies have found that breastfeeding while taking these medicines is safe.Breastfeeding while taking sertraline: Sertraline gets into breast milk in small amounts. Most babies who are exposed to sertraline through breast milk do not have side effects. If you suspect the baby has any symptoms, such as being irritable or sleepier than usual, contact the child’s healthcare provider.All SSRIs are considered ‘relatively safe’ during the perinatal period and evidence suggests there are no significant long-term behavioural or developmental effects associated with babies exposed to SSRIs.
Will sertraline affect my breast milk?
Breastfeeding while taking sertraline: Sertraline gets into breast milk in small amounts. Most babies who are exposed to sertraline through breast milk do not have side effects. If you suspect the baby has any symptoms, such as being irritable or sleepier than usual, contact the child’s healthcare provider. Many authors recommend sertraline and paroxetine (SSRIs) as first-line antidepressants for breastfeeding women, as they have the highest safety profile among psychotropic drugs [9]. Sertraline has become in recent years an excellent therapeutic alternative for the treatment of depression and anxiety [10].It may be safe to take antidepressant medications while breastfeeding. Although many medications pass into breast milk, most have little or no effect on milk supply or infant well-being. When discussing depression medications, the health care provider needs to ask a mother if she is breastfeeding.There is limited literature reporting galactorrhea with antidepressants including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In this case report, I present a case of a young female who developed galactorrhea with sertraline, which improved on discontinuation of sertraline.For example, antihistamines like Benadryl, Zyrtec, Allegra, etc, or decongestants like Sudafed, can decrease your milk supply. So please call us if you are breastfeeding and need clarification on the safety of a medication or to see if a medication you are taking may be affecting your milk supply while breastfeeding.
What are the risks of stopping sertraline abruptly?
Stopping sertraline too quickly can lead to withdrawal symptoms like nausea, insomnia, and agitation. Withdrawal can start within a few days of your last dose and last several weeks. Work with your doctor to gradually taper your dose to reduce the impact of withdrawal symptoms. Many of sertraline’s side effects may begin within the first week of starting it. This includes nausea, diarrhea, and dry mouth. Sleep changes can also appear early on in treatment. But most of these side effects should go away after you’ve been taking sertraline for a month or so (about 4 weeks).