Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Serlift Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Serlift to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Serlift, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Serlift, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Serlift is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Q. Is Serlift addictive?
Serlift is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Serlift may cause effects like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting and shaking. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use and discontinuation

Q. Is Serlift a mono amine oxidase inhibitor/steroid?
No, Serlift belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain and help improve depression

Q. Is Serlift safe?
Serlift is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Serlift cause insomnia/hair loss/ weight gain or loss/acne/sick feeling?
Insomnia, headache, weight gain or weight loss and sick feeling are side effects reported with the use of Serlift. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects

Q. Can I take Serlift for anxiety?
Serlift is used for the treatment of social anxiety disorder. But, consult your doctor regarding the use of Serlift for your anxiety complaints

Q. Is Serlift a stimulant?
No, Serlift belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It does not stimulate the brain, but improves depression by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain

Q. Can I take sertraline with diazepam/ Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)/ alcohol/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ mirtazapine/ amoxicillin/ Nyquil (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine)/ Co codamol (paracetamol and codeine)/ ibuprofen?
With tramadol there is an increased risk of hypertension, amitriptyline may possibly change the blood levels of fluoxetine, and alcohol may alter the effect of fluoxetine. No clinically observed drug interaction has been reported with diazepam, Co codamol, Nyquil, ibuprofen and mirtazapine. Please consult your doctor when using concomitantly

Q. How long can I take Serlift/ Can I take Serlift forever?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Does Serlift expire?
Yes, like all drugs, Serlift has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.