舍曲林治疗抑郁多久可以停药？抑郁的症状是什么？

Sertraline is a white film-coated tablet used to treat symptoms associated with depression. Sertraline is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This drug was launched in China in 1996. It is the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) developed by Pfizer. Today we will learn in detail how long it takes to stop taking the drug to treat depression? What are the symptoms of depression?

Sertraline can be used by patients with depression associated with anxiety, with or without a history of mania, and can be taken by mouth once daily, either in the morning or at night. After taking sertraline, the effect is significant. If the depressive symptoms completely disappear, social functions are fully restored, and the state of treatment is maintained for more than one year, without any recurrence of symptoms, and anxiety symptoms are improved, you can consider reducing the medication. Based on the condition of the disease during the medication reduction period, decide whether you can continue to reduce the medication or stop the medication. Patients need to pay attention to the fact that they must go to the psychiatric department of the hospital for a follow-up consultation before reducing the medication. After professional evaluation and consent by the doctor, the medication should be reduced in accordance with the principle of small dose and slow speed.

So, what are the symptoms of depression? Depression is one of the most common mental diseases nowadays. It is characterized by a bad mood and unhappy life in reality. From being depressed at the beginning to being devastated at the end, the mood is low and depressed for a long time, with low self-esteem, pessimism, and pain. It feels like life is torturing oneself in despair, escaping, being negative, and in the end there are even suicide attempts and behaviors. Each episode of depression lasts for at least 2 weeks, a year, or even several years. The patient suffers from somatized pain, chest tightness and shortness of breath. I just want to lie in bed every day and don't want to move anything. There is obvious anxiety. Sertraline tablets are a commonly used drug for treating anxiety disorders. They have few side effects and are deeply trusted by patients.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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