Zoloft , Lustral

Lustral / Zoloft (generic name: sertraline) is used to treat depression, and can also treat panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin response inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing hormone called serotonin in the brain. SSRIs work by preventing serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain. This helps prolong the mood-enhancing effect of any released serotonin and this helps to relieve depression. Dosage Follow the instructions from your doctor and pharmacist. The tablets may be taken with or without food. It may take four to six weeks for sertraline to work fully. If a doctor decides to take you off sertraline, they may recommend reducing the dose gradually to help prevent withdrawal side effects.