What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Sertraline | Fluoxetine | |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | 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 anx… | Fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: • Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder [ see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. • Acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorde… |
| Usual adult dose | Adults and pediatric patients, subsequent dosages may be increased in case of an inadequate response in 25 to 50 mg per day increments once a week, depending on tolerability, up to a maximum of 200 mg per day. | Adult Pediatric MDD 20 mg/day in am (initial dose ) 10 to 20 mg/day (initial dose ) OCD 20 mg/day in am (initial dose ) 10 mg/day (initial dose ) Bulimia Nervosa 60 mg/day in am Panic Disorder 10 mg/day (initial dose ) Depressive Episode s Associated with Bipo… |
| Infancia | The efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of OCD was demonstrated in one 13-week placebo-controlled clinical trial with 103 pediatric outpatients ages 7 to. | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are described in more detail in other sections of the prescribing information: Hypersensitivity reactions to sertraline [See Contraindications ( 4 )] QTc prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias whe… | The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: • Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults [ see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] •… |
| Serious warning | Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worse… | • Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers should enco… | 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encoura… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherSertraline is a medicine and Fluoxetine is a medicine. Sertraline is used for: 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 anx… Fluoxetine is used for: Fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: • Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder [ see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. • Acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorde…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.