Buy Sertraline 100mg Online in Nigeria – SSRI for Depression, Anxiety, OCD and PTSD

Buy Sertraline 100mg online from HubPharm Africa, a PCN licensed specialty pharmacy. Sertraline hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor licensed for major depressive episodes and the prevention of recurrence, obsessive compulsive disorder in adults and in children aged 6 years and above, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants worldwide, and for good reason. It has a favourable interaction profile compared with other SSRIs, minimal effect on most cytochrome P450 enzymes at usual doses, and is generally the preferred SSRI in patients with cardiovascular disease. The 100mg tablet is a standard maintenance dose, reached after initiation at 50mg daily and at least a week of assessment.

Antidepressants take time. Some improvement in sleep, appetite and energy often appears within one to two weeks, but the full effect on mood typically requires four to six weeks, and longer in obsessive compulsive disorder. HubPharm pharmacists verify every prescription, screen for interactions including NSAIDs, anticoagulants and other serotonergic agents, and set clear expectations about the timeline and about never stopping abruptly. Same-day delivery within Lagos, 48 hours nationwide.

Key Features

• Broad Licensed Indications: Covers major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder in adults and children from 6 years, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder.
• Favourable Interaction Profile: At usual doses sertraline has limited effect on most cytochrome P450 enzymes, which makes it a practical choice for patients taking several medicines.
• Preferred SSRI in Cardiac Patients: Sertraline has the strongest safety record among SSRIs in patients with ischaemic heart disease and after myocardial infarction.
• Standard Maintenance Strength: 100mg daily is a common effective maintenance dose, within a usual range of 50mg to 200mg.
• Pharmacist Interaction Screening: Every order is screened for serotonergic combinations, bleeding risk with NSAIDs and anticoagulants, and QT-prolonging co-medication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sertraline 100mg used for?

It is used for major depressive episodes and the prevention of their recurrence, obsessive compulsive disorder in adults and in children aged 6 years and above, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

How long does sertraline take to work?

Sleep, appetite and energy often improve within one to two weeks. The full effect on mood usually takes four to six weeks. In obsessive compulsive disorder, response may take eight to twelve weeks and often requires higher doses.

How is sertraline dosed?

Treatment usually starts at 50mg daily for depression and OCD, or 25mg daily for panic disorder, PTSD and social anxiety to limit early anxiety. The dose is then increased in 50mg steps at intervals of at least one week, to a usual range of 50mg to 200mg daily.

When should sertraline be taken?

Once daily, morning or evening, with or without food. Take it at the same time each day. If it causes drowsiness, take it in the evening; if it causes insomnia, take it in the morning.

What are the common side effects?

Nausea, diarrhoea, dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, sweating, reduced appetite and sexual dysfunction. Gastrointestinal effects are most common in the first one to two weeks and usually settle. Sexual side effects tend to persist while treatment continues.

Why do I feel more anxious in the first week?

A transient increase in anxiety, restlessness or agitation is a recognised early effect of SSRIs. It is one reason treatment is started at a low dose. It usually settles within one to two weeks, but tell your prescriber if it is severe or accompanied by any thought of self-harm.

Can sertraline be stopped suddenly?

No. Abrupt discontinuation can cause dizziness, sensory disturbances often described as electric shock sensations, sleep disturbance, agitation, anxiety, nausea and headache. The dose should be tapered gradually over at least two to four weeks.

Does sertraline cause weight gain?

Modest weight change is possible in either direction. Sertraline is generally considered among the more weight-neutral SSRIs, though weight gain can occur with long-term use.

Does sertraline interact with painkillers?

Yes. Combining sertraline with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, or with aspirin or anticoagulants, increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Paracetamol is generally a safer analgesic choice. Tell your pharmacist what you take.

What is serotonin syndrome?

It is a potentially serious reaction caused by excessive serotonergic activity, usually when sertraline is combined with another serotonergic agent such as tramadol, triptans, linezolid, St John’s wort or an MAOI. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, high temperature, sweating, tremor and muscle rigidity. Seek urgent medical attention.

Does sertraline carry a suicide warning?

Yes. Antidepressants carry a warning about suicidal thinking and behaviour, particularly in patients under 25 and in the first weeks of treatment or after dose changes. Patients and families should watch for and promptly report worsening mood, agitation or unusual behaviour change.

Do I need a prescription to buy sertraline in Nigeria?

Yes. Sertraline is a prescription only medicine dispensed against a valid prescription from a physician registered in Nigeria.