Depression and anxiety disorders
Sertraline: information and medical follow-up
Guide in Portuguese on sertraline, indications, follow-up and when to request urgent help.
Online medical consultationElectronic prescription if applicable
Essential information
What is it used for?
Major depressive episodes and relapse prevention
Panic disorder, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder in authorised indications
Clinical assessment
What the doctor will check
Symptoms, duration, diagnosis and previous treatments.
Suicidal risk, manic episodes, and current mental health.
Other medications, pregnancy and relevant diseases.
Response, adverse effects and need for follow-up.
Safety
Important warnings
• If thoughts of self-harm or suicide appear, seek urgent help.
• It should not be stopped abruptly; usually requires gradual reduction.
• Consult for intense agitation, symptoms of mania, allergic reaction, or signs of serotonin syndrome.
Online consultation
Start by phone or video
A consultation can assess initiation or follow-up, but some cases require in-person or urgent mental health care.
Purchase and prescription
Sertraline without prescription or buy online?
Sertraline requires a prescription. The choice of medication and monitoring should be adapted to your clinical situation.
The prescription is never automatic.
Related
More information
Simple process
Book, talk to the doctor and receive your prescription if applicable
Reserve
Choose a time.
Consultation
By phone or video.
Indications
Prescription by PEM if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Sertraline without prescription or buy online?
Sertraline requires a prescription. The choice of medication and monitoring should be adapted to your clinical situation.
Does the consultation guarantee a prescription?
No. The doctor only prescribes when clinically appropriate.
Does Costa Medical Services sell the medication?
No. We provide medical consultation; Dispensing corresponds to an authorised pharmacy.