Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Talk to a healthcare professional about whether a supplement is the right fit for your individual health, and about any potential drug interactions or safety concerns.
If you take this medication, you may also be looking for other remedies, such as vitamins or herbal supplements, to use alongside it. But some herbs can interact with (or affect) sertraline, either increasing or decreasing its effectiveness and possibly leading to side effects.
Always talk with a doctor about the over-the-counter vitamins and supplements you take, especially when you're prescribed a new medication. If sertraline is part of your regimen, you should avoid the following herbal remedies.
If you take any of the above, a doctor may need to adjust your dose or monitor you for side effects. You should also tell them if you drink alcohol, smoke tobacco, or use illicit substances.
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