When I choose sertraline? Patient profile Case report

Abstract

In this short educational material, our main character will be sertraline, a drug that has been known for decades and, although still eagerly used in clinical practice, is underestimated in many respects. When looking for new therapeutic solutions, we sometimes forget that the long presence of a drug on the market is its greatest advantage. The multitude of clinical experiences related to the use of sertraline in various situations, combined with excellent knowledge of its safety profile and possible side effects, allows us to fully conscious and safe use of the drug and to select an adequate dose to the profile of our patient’s symptoms. In the article, we present 3 clinical profiles of patients treated with sertraline, showing both the therapeutic potential of the drug as well as its strengths and weaknesses. Sertraline is one of the best-studied and safest antidepressants. Therefore, there are a number of situations in which it will be the antidepressant of first choice or a drug used as part of a change in pharmacotherapy due to the deterioration of the patient’s somatic condition and the exacerbation of comorbidities.