Sertraline HCL is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
The way the drug works is not yet fully understood. Is thought to positively affect the communication between the nerve cells of the central nervous system and / or restore the chemical balance in the brain.
Sertraline for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and premenstrual anxiety (PMDD).