Sertraline
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
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- Drug class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 164
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 11,207
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Sertraline is a medication classified as a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor [1]. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults [1]. The effectiveness of sertraline hydrochloride for major depressive episodes was demonstrated in controlled trials involving adult outpatients [1].
Sertraline is available under various brand names, including Sertraline Hydrochloride, Sertraline, and Sertraline HCL [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 11,265 adverse event reports associated with this active ingredient [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include nausea, off-label use, fatigue, headache, and diarrhea [2].
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 82 | May 29, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 57 | March 24, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 25 | May 14, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
82 products
Uses
Sertraline is indicated for the treatment of:
Major depressive episodes. Prevention of recurrence of major depressive episodes. Panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults and paediatric patients aged 6-17 years. Social anxiety disorder.
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
57 products
Uses
PRO-SERTRALINE (sertraline hydrochloride capsules) is indicated for:
Adults • Depression PRO-SERTRALINE is indicated for the symptomatic relief of depressive illness. However, the antidepressant action of sertraline in hospitalized depressed patients has not been adequately studied. A placebo-controlled European study carried out over 44 weeks, in patients who were responders to sertraline has indicated that sertraline may be useful in continuation treatment, suppressing reemergence of depressive symptoms.
However, because of methodological limitations, these findings on continuation treatment have to be considered tentative at this time. • Panic Disorder PRO-SERTRALINE is indicated for the symptomatic relief of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia.
The efficacy of sertraline was established in 10-week and 12-week controlled trials of patients with panic disorder as defined according to DSM-III-R criteria. , for more than 12 weeks) has not been systematically evaluated in placebo-controlled trials.
USUnited States· FDA
25 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [ See Clinical Studies (14) ]: • Major depressive disorder (MDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder (PD) • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (SAD) • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of ( 1 ): Major depressive disorder (MDD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder (PD) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL163630584 · revised May 29, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02241302 · revised March 24, 2026
- [3]FDA DailyMed · 1fcd3f6d-a71f-b1… · revised May 14, 2026 [PDF]
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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